a face with dark or black skin; often used to describe a tanned or naturally dark complexion
Wei-Chi Jing-De
a famous Tang Dynasty general often depicted with a black face in traditional opera; also referred to as 红将军hóngjiāngjūn
stern face
a stern expression; an angry look; (metaphorical) the role of a person who takes a harsh, unyielding, or unpopular stance (as in playing the "bad cop")