Chinese vocabulary — Ngoại hình topic
74 words · HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
A roundup of 74 Chinese vocabulary words for the Ngoại hình topic across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Ngoại hình vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.
Ngoại hình vocabulary HSK 1(2 words)
HSK 1 pathwaygood-looking; nice (in appearance)
tall; high
Ngoại hình vocabulary HSK 2(5 words)
HSK 2 pathwaybright; brilliant
to appear; to emerge
cute; lovely
head
appearance; look
Ngoại hình vocabulary HSK 3(5 words)
HSK 3 pathwayto get a haircut
to seem; to look as if; apparently
to seem; to look as if; apparently
beautiful; pretty
beautiful
Ngoại hình vocabulary HSK 4(7 words)
HSK 4 pathwayhandsome
handsome guy, good-looking man
glasses, eyeglasses
short and small; stunted
beautiful woman, beauty
color
fresh (food)
Ngoại hình vocabulary HSK 5(3 words)
HSK 5 pathwayugly
appearance, look, countenance
deportment
Ngoại hình vocabulary HSK 6(1 words)
HSK 6 pathwaywell (for water)
Ngoại hình vocabulary HSK 7(51 words)
HSK 7 pathwayinconspicuous, not eye-catching
full-figured, voluptuous (usually used to describe a woman's figure)
Bright and beautiful; usually used to describe scenery, light, colors, or a person's appearance.
bearing, appearance
handsome, good-looking
Pretty, good-looking (usually used for people, especially women or young people with attractive looks).
slender, slim (usually used for body shape, fingers, etc.)
gloss; sheen; luster
thin and frail, sickly (of a person or object)
sturdy, robust, strong
appearance, outward look
an arrogant, swaggering air; a dignified, imposing manner
handwriting, written characters
radiant; glowing (usually of one's complexion, spirit)
countenance; appearance (usually a woman's face)
deathly pale (from fear or illness)
to have a long face, to look glum and sullen
eye-catching, striking, attention-grabbing
to appear, to become visible
crystal clear and sparkling (usually describes water, jade, crystal, etc.)
stance, posture, outward appearance
gentle; soft; soothing
pretty, beautiful (usually of women)
edge; corner; angularity
bearing, presence; grandeur, magnificence
temperament, disposition
juicy, fresh and tender (usually describing fruit, flowers, or skin)
smooth; sleek; moist (of skin, hair, materials)
to moisturize, to moisten
to glow, to be radiant (in appearance or spirit)
to wrinkle, to furrow (facial skin, fabric)
hale and hearty, robust (usually said of the elderly)
beautiful, lovely (usually used to describe scenery or a face)
exquisitely beautiful, graceful, delicate
bald, hairless
upright, proper; to set straight
rosy, flushed pink (usually describing cheeks or the face)
Ruddy, smooth (usually used to describe healthy skin)
plain, simple, unadorned
in profusion, riotously colorful
to beautify, to make more attractive, to spruce up
skin, complexion
bright, brilliant, gorgeous
slender, slim
handsome
to expose, to lay bare
to cover, to shield, to obscure
exactly like; the spitting image of (someone/something)
completely changed from the original, becoming distorted and unrecognizable
must, have to (indicating obligation or necessity)
appearance, look
Learn Chinese vocabulary — Ngoại hình topic
The Ngoại hình topic set gathers 74 common Chinese words across HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Ngoại hình context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.
Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Ngoại hình vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.