created sense approved 变脸/變臉 · biànliǎn · to turn hostile — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
变脸 / 變臉
biànliǎn
to turn hostile
To suddenly change one's facial expression to show anger; to turn hostile or cold toward someone unexpectedly.
变, 脸
变 (literal) → 变/變 · biàn · to change 脸 (literal) → 脸/臉 · liǎn · facial expression
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created sense approved 变脸/變臉 · biànliǎn · face changing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
变脸 / 變臉
biànliǎn
face changing
The traditional art of face changing in Sichuan Opera, where performers quickly switch masks or makeup to reflect emotional shifts.
变 (literal) → 变/變 · biàn · to perform 脸 (literal) → 脸/臉 · liǎn · face (anatomy)
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