面目

面目 refers to the face or appearance of a person or thing, often used metaphorically to describe the look, character, or condition of something. It can also imply the reputation or dignity of a person.

The character 面 (miàn) means 'face' or 'surface,' while 目 (mù) means 'eyes.' Together, they literally translate to 'face and eyes,' but the phrase is commonly used to refer to someone's overall appearance or the visual aspect of an object.

面目 is often used in expressions like 面目全非 (miàn mù quán fēi), meaning 'completely changed,' or 有面目 (yǒu miàn mù), meaning 'to have the face' or 'to be bold enough.' It appears frequently in literature and daily speech to describe changes in appearance or moral standing.