- 真面目 zhēnmiànmù true colorsone's true appearance or original identity; often used in a negative sense meaning to reveal someone's hidden nature
- 面目全非 miànmùquánfēi changed beyond recognition(idiom) completely changed from its original appearance; nothing remains the same; often used with a negative tone to describe something distorted or ruined
- 本来面目 běnláimiànmù true colorsthe original appearance or true nature of a person or thing; true colors; true features
- 庐山真面目 lúshānzhēnmiànmù the truth about somethingThe actual facts or the true face of a person or situation; often describes a truth that is difficult to see because one is too close to it or because it is hidden by appearances.
- 面目可憎 miànmùkězēng repulsive appearanceRepulsive in appearance; having a disgusting or hateful countenance.
- 面目狰狞 miànmùzhēngníng ferocious appearancehaving a fierce or terrifying appearance; ferocious features; a vile visage
- 不识庐山真面目 bùshílúshānzhēnmiànmù can't see the forest for the treesLiterally "not to know the true face of Lushan Mountain"; an idiom used to describe being unable to see the whole truth or the objective reality of a situation because one is too involved in it.
- 面目一新 miànmùyīxīn to take on a new lookto change completely in appearance or situation, often for the better; to take on an entirely new look; to undergo a facelift
- 庐山面目 lúshānmiànmù truth about somethingthe actual facts or the true face of a person or situation
- 政治面目 zhèngzhìmiànmù political affiliationOne's political background or affiliation, including political stance, views, and membership in political parties or organizations.
