Chinese word

露脸

Pronunciation

Pinyinlòu liǎn

Meaning

  • verbshow up

Example

他今天想来公司露脸。tā jīn tiān xiǎng lái gōng sī lòu liǎn

He wants to show up at the office today.

Illustration for 露脸 (show up)

More examples

很多网红在直播里才愿意露脸。hěn duō wǎng hóng zài zhí bō lǐ cái yuàn yì lòu liǎn

Many internet celebrities are only willing to show up in livestreams.

Core concept

A person brings their face into public view, making their presence noticeable at a place or event.

Common phrases

  • 来露脸lái lòu liǎn

    show up

  • 在公众场合露脸zài gōng zhòng chǎng hé lòu liǎn

    appear in public

  • 上台露脸shàng tái lòu liǎn

    appear on stage

Similar words

露面lòu miàn: Appear at a place or in public where others can see the person.
露个面lù gè miàn: Appear briefly at a place or event.
露个脸lù gè liǎn: Briefly bring one's face into view so that others know one is present.

Definition in Chinese

把脸露出来让别人看到；指到场或出现，让人见到自己的脸。bǎ liǎn lù chū lái ràng bié rén kàn dào zhǐ dào chǎng huò chū xiàn ràng rén jiàn dào zì jǐ de liǎn

Word origin

露 (lòu, "show") + 脸 (liǎn, "face") literally means putting the face into view, which extends to making an appearance.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this verb often suggests a short, casual appearance rather than a formal visit or a long stay.

Other meanings

  • appearverb

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