Chinese

miàn
Meaning: face; surface; aspect
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Example sentences

我們見過面嗎?
我们见过面吗?
Have we met before?
湖面反映出美麗的倒影。
The surface of the lake reflects a beautiful reflection.
湖面上結了一層厚厚的冰。
A thick layer of ice has formed on the lake surface.
自從畢業以後,我們就沒見過面。
Since graduating, we haven't seen each other.
湖面上的波在夕陽下輕輕晃動。
The waves on the lake surface swayed gently in the sunset.

Usage Notes

Used in '見面' (to meet/see a face). Also means surface or aspect.

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