脸 — meaning in English
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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
- noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.
cheek — full definition
- noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
- noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
- verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.