脸

• 拼音: liǎn
• 汉字拆解: 脸 = 月 (flesh/body radical) + 佥 (phonetic component)

含义

Face. The front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.

Besides the physical meaning, 脸 is culturally significant in Chinese — it relates to the concept of 'face' (dignity, reputation). Losing face (丢脸) and giving face (给面子) are important social concepts.

例句

1. 她的脸红了。
2. 早上起来要先洗脸。
3. 他的脸上有一个笑容。

用法指南

语境: appearance, daily routine, emotion

语气: descriptive

正确说法

• 你脸上有东西。(You have something on your face.)
• 她的脸很小。(Her face is very small.)

错误说法

• 不要说'你的脸不好看' (Don't say someone's face looks ugly — this is very rude in Chinese, where 面子 is deeply tied to dignity)

起源与历史

Originally written as 臉. The character combines 月 (flesh/body radical) and 佥 (phonetic component). It specifically refers to the cheeks and face.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal