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The character 脸, traditional form 臉, is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 月 (flesh) on the left indicates it refers to a body part, while the component 佥 on the right provides the phonetic element. Historically, 脸 originally denoted the upper cheeks or the area beneath the eyes. Its meaning later broadened to encompass the entire front of the head, becoming the common word for "face". It also developed metaphorical uses relating to personal reputation, dignity, or social standing.
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我的脸很干净。
他洗脸了。
妈妈看着我的脸。
她的脸色有点苍白。
不要用脏手摸脸。
我看到他脸红的样子。
天气冷，我的脸冻得通红。
尽管他努力保持镇定，但脸上还是露出了紧张的表情。