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Referring to 'face' or 'countenance' with 面孔 (miànkǒng)
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Structure
Adjective + 的 + 面孔
Explanation
The noun 面孔 (miànkǒng) means 'face' or 'countenance,' often with a literary or descriptive nuance. It is more vivid than the common word 脸 (liǎn) and is used to describe facial appearance or expression. For example, 一个年轻的面孔 means 'a young face.'
Examples
人群中出现了一张熟悉的面孔。
Rénqún zhōng chūxiàn le yì zhāng shúxī de miànkǒng.
A familiar face appeared in the crowd.
她用双手捂住了自己的面孔。
Tā yòng shuāngshǒu wǔ zhù le zìjǐ de miànkǒng.
She covered her face with both hands.
镜子里映出一张疲惫的面孔。
Jìngzi lǐ yìng chū yì zhāng píbèi de miànkǒng.
A tired face was reflected in the mirror.