dau1 hau2 dau1 min6兜口兜面
Jyutpingdau1 hau2 dau1 min6
Yaledāu háu dāu mihn
Definition
Directly to someone's face; right in front of someone's face.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
This adverbial phrase carries a strong sense of confrontation or lack of consideration for the other person's feelings. It is almost exclusively used in negative contexts, such as being scolded, splashed with liquid, or hit by an object. It implies that the action was done without any attempt to be subtle or polite.
Examples
He scolded me right to my face until I was speechless.
Related words
Common phrases
to scold someone right to their face
to spray something directly into someone's face
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a neutral or positive face to face meeting, such as a business discussion or a friendly chat. It specifically highlights the blunt or aggressive nature of an action directed at someone's face.
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