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脸

liǎn

HSK 3

Meaning

  • face

Definition

脸，指面部，也指面子、情面。

Face; also refers to prestige or dignity.

Usage

通常用作名词，可指物理上的面部，也可引申为面子、情面。

Usually used as a noun, referring to the physical face or metaphorically to prestige or dignity.

Examples

  • 1 她的脸上露出了微笑。 (A smile appeared on her face.)
  • 2 他觉得很丢脸。 (He feels very embarrassed/disgraced.)
  • 3 这件事给公司丢了脸。 (This matter caused the company to lose face.)
  • 4 她每天都要洗脸。 (She washes her face every day.)
  • 5 看在你的脸上，我原谅他了。 (For your sake, I forgive him.)

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