變色易容 biàn sè yì róng

turn pale with fear; be scared stiff

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to change color and alter one's expression (idiom); to go white with fear
  2. 2. out of one's wits

Characters

Character Meaning
變 biàn
to change; to become different; to transform
色 sè HSK 2
color; sex; appearance
易 yì HSK 3
easy; to change; to exchange
容 róng HSK 3
to contain; to hold; to allow