面
孔

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The Chinese word 面孔 is formed from the character 面, meaning "face", and 孔, meaning "hole" or "opening". The combination literally references the openings on the face, such as the eyes and mouth, and by extension, it denotes the face itself or one's facial expression.

Example Sentences Hide

他有一张友善的面孔。

Tā yǒu yī zhāng yǒushàn de miànkǒng.

He has a friendly face.

这张照片上有许多陌生的面孔。

Zhè zhāng zhàopiàn shàng yǒu xǔduō mòshēng de miànkǒng.

There are many unfamiliar faces in this photo.

这座城市有着古老与现代交融的独特面孔。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒu zhe gǔlǎo yǔ xiàndài jiāoróng de dútè miànkǒng.

This city has a unique face where ancient and modern elements blend together.

生活的画笔，为我们描绘出喜怒哀乐的不同面孔。

Shēnghuó de huàbǐ, wèi wǒmen miáohuì chū xǐ nù āi lè de bùtóng miànkǒng.

The paintbrush of life paints for us the different faces of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

那些熟悉的面孔逐渐消失在记忆的迷雾中，只留下模糊的轮廓。

Nàxiē shúxī de miànkǒng zhújiàn xiāoshī zài jìyì de míwù zhōng, zhǐ liú xià móhu de lúnkuò.

Those familiar faces gradually disappear into the mist of memory, leaving only vague outlines behind.

Word Definition - 面孔

miàn kǒng face

Individual Character Details

面 miàn, miàn, miàn
孔 kǒng, kǒng