察颜观色

Explanation: Observe the face of others, to try to figure out the mind 　　Usage: Joint type; as predicate, object, attribute; containing derogatory 　　Source: Qing Zhen "hidden books food difficult": "I old men, how can others buildings in the compound bow, the police Yan concept of color, in order to not brush the people, I can not have." 　　Examples: His eyes fixed on the wife's face, thin ~, did not dare venture to the mouth. ★ Lao She, "Four Generations" Thirty Thesaurus:  check what one says against what he does, look at the face and distinguish its colors, , to examine countenana, Guanyanchase, Music Review Management Master, adapt oneself to changing conditions