- 面色如土 miànsèrútǔ ashen-facedashen-faced; to look pale or gray like the color of soil, usually describing someone who is extremely terrified or shocked
- 面色如生 miànsèrúshēng to look as if still alive(of a deceased person) to have a natural skin tone and appearance as if they were still alive
- 面色苍白 miànsècāngbái to look paleto have a pale or ashen complexion; to look wan or sickly