zeoi2 lim5嘴臉嘴脸
Jyutpingzeoi2 lim5
Yalejéui líhm
Definition
A person's facial expression and the attitude or disposition it reveals.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a facial expression that reveals a person's unpleasant or arrogant attitude. It is almost exclusively used in a negative context to criticize someone's demeanor. You will rarely hear it used to describe a neutral or happy expression.
Measure word
fu3副fuExamples
He always puts on a stinking face, making him hard to get along with.
Look at that look on his face, it really makes people feel disgusted.
Related words
Common phrases
an annoying face
to put on a look
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 面口, which is a neutral term for facial appearance or complexion. Using 嘴臉 to describe someone's face in a friendly or objective way will sound like you are insulting them.
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Grammar guides
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