脸
liǎn
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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