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liǎn

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English meaning

  • audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
  • cheek noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
  • face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • pluck verb To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.
  • spunk noun Courage, spirit, or determination.

Senses

脸 is used for these senses in English:

  • audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
  • cheek (anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
  • face (anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
  • pluck (informal, figurative, uncountable) Guts, nerve, fortitude or persistence.
  • slap in the face (figuratively) Something unexpectedly said or done which causes shock or offense; an insult, rebuke, or rebuff.
  • spunk (uncountable) Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.

audacity — full definition

  1. noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
  2. noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.

cheek — full definition

  1. noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
  2. noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
  3. verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.

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