thất sắc
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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing a person's facial expression that has become suddenly pale due to intense fear or shock.
vi Anh ấy trông thật thất sắc ngay sau khi chứng kiến vụ tai nạn bất ngờ đó.
en He looked very pale with fear immediately after witnessing that sudden accident.
Verb
The act of turning very pale as a physical reaction to a sudden and terrifying event.
vi Gương mặt cô ấy bỗng thất sắc khi nhận được một thông tin gây hoảng hốt.
en Her face suddenly turned pale when she received some terrifying information.