面孔 (miàn kǒng) — face (formal or literary sense)
Definition
A written/literary word for 'face' — the physical face or, figuratively, the visible appearance of a place or thing (as in 'the face of the city'). More abstract than 面部 (just the facial area); more formal than 脸.
noun
face (formal or literary sense)
Measure word · 张
Examples
- 面孔。Zhè zhāng miàn kǒng kàn qǐ lái yǒu xiē miàn shú.This face looks somewhat familiar.
- 面孔。Tā lù chū le yí fù kùn huò de miàn kǒng.He revealed a puzzled expression on his face.
- 面孔。Zhè zuò chéng shì de miàn kǒng měi tiān dōu zài gǎi biàn.The face of this city changes every day.
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