满脸
How to Understand
满 (mǎn) means 'full' or 'filled,' and 脸 (liǎn) means 'face.' Together, 满脸 refers to the entire surface of someone's face, often used to describe expressions or physical features that cover the face completely.
The character 满 (mǎn) originally meant 'full' or 'abundant,' and it is often used in phrases like 满意 (mǎnyì, satisfied) or 满足 (mǎnzú, fulfilled). 脸 (liǎn) comes from the idea of a person's facial appearance and is commonly used in expressions like 面子 (miànzǐ, face or reputation) or 表情 (biǎoqíng, expression).
满臉 is often used in descriptions of people's emotions or appearances. For example, it can describe someone with a full face of worry or happiness. It is also used in idioms and proverbs, such as 满脸通红 (mǎn liǎn tōnghóng, red-faced), which describes someone who is embarrassed or angry.