露脸

露臉

lòuliǎn

verb #19,055

Meanings

1 to show one's face
2 to make an appearance
3 to gain recognition

Characters

to show; to reveal

Examples

HSK 6

他在电影里露了一下脸。

Tā zài diànyǐng lǐ lòu le yíxià liǎn.

He made a brief appearance in the movie.

HSK 6

这次比赛让她露了脸。

Zhècì bǐsài ràng tā lòu le liǎn.

This competition brought her recognition.

Tips

usage

露脸 can mean simply 'to show up' or, more positively, 'to make a good name for oneself'. Context determines the nuance.

Stroke Order

露 lù

脸 liǎn