四方脸

四方臉
sìfāngliǎn
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 square-jawed face
  2. 2 square face

Examples

HSK 3
Tā zhǎng zhe yī zhāng sìfāngliǎn, kànqǐlái hěn zhèngqì.
He has a square face that gives him an upright look.
HSK 6
Dǎoyǎn xuǎnjué piān'ài sìfāngliǎn de nán yǎnyuán.
The director prefers square-faced actors when casting.

Tips

culture
In traditional Chinese physiognomy (相术), a 四方脸 signals reliability, leadership, and a strong character - the 'general's face'. Compare with 瓜子脸 ('melon-seed face', oval and feminine) and 圆脸 ('round face').

Stroke Order

fāng
liǎn