beaky-faced and monkey-cheeked; ugly and gaunt
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to have a sharp mouth and monkey-like cheeks; describe someone as ugly with a thin, gaunt face
derogatoryAn idiom used to describe an unattractive appearance, emphasizing a thin face with prominent facial bones. Often carries a slightly derogatory or mocking tone.
Tā他
zhǎng长
de得
jiān尖
zuǐ嘴
hóu猴
sāi腮
，
yī一
fù副
jiān奸
zhà诈
xiàng相
。
He looks beaky-faced and monkey-cheeked, appearing quite treacherous.
Xiǎo小
shuō说
lǐ里
nà那
ge个
jiān尖
zuǐ嘴
hóu猴
sāi腮
de的
fǎn反
pài派
jué角
sè色
lìng令
rén人
yìn印
xiàng象
shēn深
kè刻
。
The ugly, gaunt-faced villain in the novel leaves a deep impression.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
jiān尖
zuǐ嘴
hóu猴
sāi腮
de的
，
qí其
shí实
rén人
hěn很
cōng聪
míng明
。
Don't judge him by his beaky, ugly face; he's actually very clever.