nung1 hei2 faai3 min6燶起塊面㶶起块面
Jyutpingnung1 hei2 faai3 min6
Yalenūng héi faai mihn
Definition
To pull a long face, look displeased, or show a sullen expression.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical expression of displeasure or annoyance through a sullen facial expression. While often interchangeable with 黑面, this phrase emphasizes the act of 'turning' or 'setting' one's face into that state, suggesting a sudden shift in mood. It is highly expressive and carries a slightly more vivid, descriptive tone than the more common and neutral 黑面.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal burning, as the character 燶 is most commonly associated with food being burnt. In this specific idiom, it is used metaphorically to describe a dark or 'scorched' look of anger.
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Grammar guides
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