No. 5,054 in Chinese
面孔
"面孔" means "face" or "facial appearance."
In a sentence
他的面孔表露出惊讶的表情。
His face showed an expression of surprise.
In this sentence, 面孔 is used to refer to the physical appearance of the face as a medium of expression.
那张面孔让我想起了我的小时候。
That face reminded me of my childhood.
Here, 面孔 is utilized metaphorically, invoking memories associated with a particular face.
我们需要面对生活的真实面孔。
We need to confront the true face of life.
面孔 in this usage symbolizes the essence or facade of life, emphasizing abstract representation.
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