English–Chinese
“become completely different” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmiàn mù quán fēi
Example
多年不修，这个院子面目全非。duō nián bù xiū zhè ge yuàn zi miàn mù quán fēi
After years without repairs, this courtyard has become completely different.
How to say “become completely different” in Chinese
“Become completely different” in Chinese is 面目全非 (miàn mù quán fēi).
A familiar face or setting loses the features that once made it recognizable.
Example sentences with 面目全非
事故后，车子面目全非，无法修复。shì gù hòu chē zi miàn mù quán fēi wú fǎ xiū fù
After the accident, the car was completely unrecognizable and could not be repaired.
Tips for using 面目全非
- In everyday speech, the idiom often carries disappointment about the result rather than simple surprise at a difference.