biàn​liǎn

face-changing

  • created sense approved 变脸/變臉 · biàn​liǎn · face-changing

    变脸 / 變臉

    biàn​liǎn

    face-changing

    a traditional performance technique in Sichuan Opera involving the rapid switching of masks

    变脸是川剧中最著名的表演技艺。

    verb

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  • created sense approved 变脸/變臉 · biàn​liǎn · turn hostile

    变脸 / 變臉

    biàn​liǎn

    turn hostile

    to suddenly change one's facial expression or attitude, often becoming angry, cold, or unfriendly

    他刚才还有说有笑的,突然就变脸了。

    verb

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