Distinguish between hair and color

Distinguish between hair and color

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Ji à nm á Obi à ns è, which means to act according to the face and expression of the other party. It comes from Tang Xianzu's the story of resurrection, the Taoist wizard.

Idiom usage

Be good at observing others

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: distinguishing appearance from color

The origin of Idioms

Tang Xianzu of the Ming Dynasty wrote in the story of resurrection, the Taoist Wizard: "make me a new man, judge my hair and face inch by inch, and put my precious dowry in a box."

Idiom explanation

Act according to the other person's face and expression. It is the same as "judging appearance and color".