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English - Chinese
Face
feɪs
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
脸, 面子, 表面, 面对, 面孔
Face meanings in Chinese
脸
Example:
She has a beautiful face.
她有一张漂亮的脸。
He turned his face away from the camera.
他把脸转向了相机的另一边。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing someone's physical appearance.
Note: The word '脸' specifically refers to the face as a part of the body.
面子
Example:
He cares a lot about his face in front of others.
他非常在意自己在别人面前的面子。
She saved face after the mistake.
她在犯错后保住了面子。
Usage: informalContext: Discussing social reputation or dignity.
Note: '面子' is often used in social contexts to refer to one's reputation or respect among peers.
表面
Example:
The face of the watch is scratched.
手表的表面刮伤了。
The face of the building is very modern.
这栋建筑的表面非常现代。
Usage: formalContext: Referring to the outer surface of an object.
Note: In this context, '表面' emphasizes the outer layer of something, rather than the human face.
面对
Example:
We need to face the challenges ahead.
我们需要面对前方的挑战。
He faced the audience confidently.
他自信地面对观众。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing the act of confronting or addressing something.
Note: '面对' is often used in a metaphorical sense to indicate confronting problems or situations.
面孔
Example:
He has a familiar face.
他有一张熟悉的面孔。
She recognized his face in the crowd.
她在人群中认出了他的面孔。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Identifying or describing someone's face, usually in a more poetic or artistic sense.
Note: '面孔' is often used in literature or when referring to someone's facial features in a more expressive way.
Face's synonyms
countenance
Countenance refers to a person's facial expression or demeanor.
Example: He had a stern countenance that intimidated others.
Note: Countenance is more formal and literary than 'face'.
visage
Visage refers to a person's facial features or appearance.
Example: Her visage reflected a mixture of emotions.
Note: Visage is a more poetic or literary term for 'face'.
facial features
Facial features refer to the distinct characteristics of a person's face.
Example: She had delicate facial features that made her stand out in a crowd.
Note: Facial features focus more on the specific attributes of the face rather than the face as a whole.
Face expressions, common phrases
Face the music
To confront a difficult or unpleasant situation and accept the consequences of one's actions.
Example: After making a mistake, it's time to face the music and accept the consequences.
Note: The phrase 'face the music' uses 'face' metaphorically to mean confronting or dealing with something rather than referring to the physical body part.
Save face
To avoid embarrassment or preserve one's dignity in a challenging situation.
Example: He apologized to save face in front of his colleagues.
Note: In this idiom, 'face' is used to represent one's reputation or honor rather than the physical face.
Face the facts
To accept the truth of a situation, especially when it is unpleasant or difficult.
Example: It's time to face the facts that the project is behind schedule.
Note: Here, 'face' is used to mean confronting or acknowledging the reality of a situation.
In your face
Used to describe something done openly or directly to someone in a way that is intended to show off or provoke a reaction.
Example: She won the game and waved the trophy in your face.
Note: This phrase uses 'face' to indicate a direct confrontation or challenge, rather than referring to the physical face.
Face value
Accepting something as it appears on the surface without deeper analysis or suspicion.
Example: He took her words at face value and didn't question her sincerity.
Note: In this context, 'face' refers to the surface appearance or initial impression of something.
Long face
An expression or look of sadness, disappointment, or gloom.
Example: She had a long face after hearing the bad news.
Note: Here, 'face' is used metaphorically to describe a person's expression or demeanor rather than the physical face itself.
Lose face
To suffer a loss of respect, dignity, or reputation, especially in public or in front of others.
Example: He didn't want to lose face in front of his peers, so he worked hard to succeed.
Note: In this idiom, 'face' represents one's honor, reputation, or dignity rather than the physical face.
Face everyday (slang) expressions
Facepalm
To cover one's face with the palm of one's hand as an expression of embarrassment, frustration, or disbelief.
Example: I made a silly mistake and all I could do was facepalm.
Note: The term 'facepalm' is a gesture that involves physically touching one's face with the palm of one's hand, unlike the original word 'face,' which refers to the front part of the head.
On Facebook
To refer to the social media platform Facebook, specifically when discussing activities or information shared on the platform.
Example: Did you see my post on Facebook about the concert?
Note: In this context, 'Facebook' is used as a specific reference to the social media platform, whereas 'face' refers to the front part of the head.
Facetime
To have a video chat using Apple's FaceTime application or video calling in general.
Example: Let's facetime later to discuss the project.
Note: 'Facetime' is a specific term referring to a video communication software or activity, while 'face' has a broader meaning of the front part of the head.
Egg on your face
To be embarrassed or humiliated by one's own mistake or incorrect assumption.
Example: He thought he was right, but when he realized he was wrong, he had egg on his face.
Note: The phrase 'egg on your face' is a metaphorical expression denoting embarrassment, while 'face' refers to the front part of the head.
Faceoff
A confrontation or competition that involves direct interaction, often in a competitive setting.
Example: The two teams had an intense faceoff on the ice.
Note: 'Faceoff' is a term used in sports or competitive scenarios to describe a direct confrontation, contrasting with the original word 'face' denoting the front part of the head.
Stone-faced
To have a facial expression that shows no emotion, often appearing serious or unresponsive.
Example: Even in the most serious situations, she remained stone-faced.
Note: 'Stone-faced' describes a specific facial expression lacking emotion, in contrast to 'face' which refers to the entire front part of the head.
Face - Examples
His face turned red when he saw her.
他看到她时脸红了。
I can't remember her face.
我记不起她的脸。
We will have to face the consequences of our actions.
我们必须面对我们行为的后果。
Face grammar
Face - Verb (Verb) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: face
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): faces, face
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): face
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): faced
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): facing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): faces
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): face
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): face
Syllables, Separation and Stress
face Contains 1 syllables: face
Phonetic transcription: ˈfās
face , ˈfās (The red syllable is stressed)
Face - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
face: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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