show one's face in public; appear publicly (often derogatory)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
(of women in former times) to show one's face in public
archaicIn feudal society, it was considered improper or shameful for women to appear in public view.
Jiù旧
shí时
de的
dà大
jiā家
guī闺
xiù秀
shì是
bù不
yí宜
pāo抛
tóu头
lù露
miàn面
de的
。
In olden times, proper young ladies from good families should not show their faces in public.
Fēng封
jiàn建
lǐ礼
jiào教
rèn认
wéi为
nǚ女
zǐ子
pāo抛
tóu头
lù露
miàn面
shì是
yǒu有
shāng伤
fēng风
huà化
de的
。
Feudal ethics held that it was immoral for women to appear in public.
verb
to show one's face in public; to seek publicity (often derogatory)
derogatoryModern usage often implies seeking attention or publicity, and is frequently used to criticize someone who is overly eager to be in the spotlight.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
dī低
diào调
，
cóng从
bù不
xǐ喜
huan欢
pāo抛
tóu头
lù露
miàn面
。
He keeps a low profile and never likes to show his face in public.
Zhè这
wèi位
guān官
yuán员
hěn很
shǎo少
pāo抛
tóu头
lù露
miàn面
，
xíng行
shì事
shí十
fēn分
shén神
mì秘
。
This official rarely appears in public and acts very mysteriously.
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Yǒu有
xiē些
wǎng网
hóng红
zhěng整
tiān天
pāo抛
tóu头
lù露
miàn面
，
jiù就
shì是
wèi为
le了
bó博
qǔ取
guān关
zhù注
。
Some internet celebrities show their faces all day long just to gain attention.