四方脸

四方臉

sìfānglián

noun

Measure Word

一张四方脸 zhāng

Meanings

1 square-jawed face
2 square face

Characters

Examples

他长着一张四方脸，看起来很正气。

Tā zhǎng zhe yī zhāng sìfānglián, kàn qǐlái hěn zhèngqì.

He has a square face that gives him an upright look.

导演选角偏爱四方脸的男演员。

Dǎoyǎn xuǎnjué piān'ài sìfānglián 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 (guāzǐliǎn 'melon-seed face', oval and feminine) and 圆脸 (yuánliǎn 'round face').

Stroke Order

四 sì

方 fāng

脸 liǎn