tit3 min6鐵面铁面
Jyutpingtit3 min6
Yaletit mihn
Definition
An iron mask worn as defensive armor.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a rigid, protective face covering rather than a metaphorical mask of indifference. While often used in fantasy or historical contexts, it implies a heavy, physical barrier designed for defense in combat or dangerous work.
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He is wearing an iron mask, you cannot tell who it is at all.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the idiom 鐵面無私, which describes a person who is strictly impartial and incorruptible. Using 鐵面 in a social context will likely be interpreted as a literal object rather than a personality trait.
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