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Physiognomy · Mian Xiang

Face Reading — Officials, Courts & Element Faces

Physiognomy reads temperament and tendency from the features and complexion of the face. Its framework is the Five Officials, the Three Courts, and the five element face shapes. It reads the grain and flow, not whether a face is handsome or plain — and it is not a diagnosis.

The Five Officials (五官)

The five features of the face — eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.

The Three Courts (三停)

The face divided into upper, middle, and lower zones.

The Five Element Faces

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — five temperaments of the face.

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Face reading is a traditional reading of temperament, for reference only — not a medical, psychological, or looks assessment.

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