(liǎn) — face

Definition

脸 (liǎn) is the everyday spoken word for 'face' (as a body part). 面部 is the formal/written term used in medical or descriptive contexts; 面 overlaps in meaning but is more literary.

noun
face
Measure word · 张, 个

Examples

  • Tā yǒu yì zhāng yuán liǎn.
    She has a round face.
  • Wǒ měi tiān dōu yào xǐ liǎn.
    I wash my face every day.
  • Nǐ de liǎn hěn piào liang.
    Your face is very pretty.

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