biàn
liǎn

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Meaning of 变脸

变脸 means to suddenly turn hostile; to fall out with someone; to change countenance showing anger; face-changing (in Sichuan opera); rapid facial makeup change technique. Pronounced biàn liǎn.

  • to suddenly turn hostile; to fall out with someone; to change countenance showing anger
  • face-changing (in Sichuan opera); rapid facial makeup change technique

Definitions & Examples

biàn
liǎn
 
liù
qīn
rèn
 

As soon as he turned hostile, he wouldn't even acknowledge his closest relatives.

Liǎng
rén
wèi
le
diǎn
xiǎo
shì
biàn
le
liǎn
 

The two people fell out over a trivial matter.

Lǎo
bǎn
rán
biàn
liǎn
 
jiā
dōu
xià
huài
le
 

The boss suddenly changed countenance, scaring everyone.