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貌
mào
Description
"貌"这个字常常用来说人的样子，特别是脸和长相。
The character "貌" is often used to describe a person's appearance, especially the face and looks.
它一般不单独用，而是和别的字一起，比如"相貌"、"礼貌"。
It is generally not used alone, but combined with other characters, such as in "相貌" (appearance) and "礼貌" (politeness).
Meanings
貌mào
a person's face, looks, or appearance
她的相貌很好看。
She has a very pretty appearance.
貌mào
outward appearance of a thing
这座城市的面貌变了很多。
The appearance of this city has changed a lot.
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Notes
- Usage
貌 rarely stands alone; it appears in compounds like 相貌, 外貌, 礼貌, 面貌.
- Nuance
貌 refers to visible appearance, often contrasted with inner qualities (as in 貌合神离).
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