min6 bou6面部
Jyutpingmin6 bou6
Yalemihn bouh
Definition
The face; the front part of the head including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
neutralbodyhealth
How it's used
While 面部 refers to the face, it is a formal or clinical term primarily used in medical, beauty, or professional contexts. In everyday casual conversation, people almost exclusively use 面 or 塊面 to refer to the face. Using 面部 in a relaxed social setting can sound overly detached or like you are reading from a medical report.
Examples
Their face is injured, they need to see a doctor immediately.
Your facial expression is very stiff, relax a bit.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 面部 in casual speech where 面 is more natural. Remember that 面部 is for describing features or conditions, whereas 面 is the physical part of the body you wash or touch.
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Grammar guides
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