露面 lòumiàn to show one's face
to show one's face; to appear (in public)
How to remember 露面: 露 dew + 面 face = to show one's face.
Characters
How it is used
- To show one's face / appear in public - 他很久没露面了 (tā hěn jiǔ méi lòumiàn le) he hasn't shown up in a long time.
- Read lòu (not lù) in this word; about a person appearing/being seen, often after an absence.
- Pairs with 公开露面 (to appear publicly), 抛头露面 (to be out in the public eye). Contrast staying 幕后 (behind the scenes).
Example sentences
- 汤姆不敢再到这里露面。 Tāngmǔ bùgǎn zài dào zhèlǐ lòumiàn.Tom wouldn't dare show his face around here again.