- 喜形于色 xǐxíngyúsè to beam with joyto light up with delight; to have one's joy clearly visible on one's face
- 喜怒不形于色 xǐnùbùxíngyúsè expressionlessTo keep a poker face; to not show emotion on one's face.
- 怒形于色 nùxíngyúsè to look angryto betray anger; fury written across one's face. Describes someone whose anger is obvious or difficult to hide.
- 忧形于色 yōuxíngyúsè to wear a worried expressionto show worry or distress on one's face; to look dismal and unhappy
- 义形于色 yìxíngyúsè with indignation written on one's faceTo have one's righteous anger or indignation show clearly in one's facial expression
- 不形于色 bùxíngyúsè to hide one's feelingsDescribes a person whose inner emotions do not show on their face; to maintain a poker face.