| Big eyes, a “tall” nose, a small frame, and of course, a fair complexion. Whether it’s for a man or woman, these are the most important factors when it comes to Chinese beauty standards. Throughout history, a small face with a pointy chin has been the mark of beauty for most Chinese women. Today, these features have been further categorized into different types of faces, some of which are considered less than ideal. The following are some of the main “face types” as defined by Chinese netizens:  First love face (初恋脸, chūliànliǎn) Perhaps the most loved of all the Chinese face types, the “first love face” represents purity and innocence. The overall face shape is still like an egg or melon seed, but the focus is on having a “girl next door” look. This means having large almond-shaped eyes, double eyelids that are not too wide, wild thick eyebrows, tender lips, and a youthful and childlike appearance. People with this face type are discouraged from wearing heavy makeup. Catfish face (鲶鱼脸, niányúliǎn) Although the image of a catfish might not really conjure up images of attractive people, it is considered the most alluring of all the different face types. This type of face consists of a large mouth, thicker lips, a wide distance between the eyes and a more “collapsed” nose. Although these features are considered “shortcomings” according to the general standards of beauty in China, the overall combination is considered extremely classy and sultry. Fox face (狐狸脸, húlíliǎn) As the name suggests, the fox face consists of various “foxy” attributes. Foxy eyes, an “M” shaped upper lip, and a sharper and more angular curve to the mouth and eyes. The eyebrows and the eyes are almost obliquely parallel and slightly pointed. Goose egg face (鹅蛋脸, édànliǎn) Also sometimes referred to as a melon seed face (瓜子脸, guāzǐliǎn), this is the traditional symbol of beauty in China. It’s a small face, with a soft but slightly pointy chin paired with slightly rounded cheekbones with soft lines. The facial curve is oval, and fuller, very much like a melon seed or egg. Frog face (青蛙脸, qīngwāliǎn) Frog face is generally relegated to the not-so-attractive category. But luckily, some view it as “cute” and find what are often said to be its negative traits endearing. The hallmarks of a “frog face” are big protruding eyes, wide double eyelids, a big mouth and a short chin. Shoe horn face (鞋拔子脸, xiébázǐliǎn) As you might have guessed from the name, this type of face is considered very unattractive. It consists of a very large chin that curves out, and a flatter nose. In China, large chins are generally considered unattractive, so chin shaving surgery is a popular option. However, some netizens say that the side profile of this face shape looks like a crescent moon, making it somewhat cute and endearing in its own way. |
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