Face Shape (Face Regions)

The five face shapes of Chinese physiognomy, named for the elements Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, with each outline said to show a temperament and a pattern of fortune. An entry belongs here when its article presents a whole face shape tied to an element. It excludes parts of the face such as the courts, officers and palaces. The group page lists the parts of the face that belong to one reading scheme, so a reader can compare how Chinese physiognomy divides the face.