變臉 biàn liǎn

to turn hostile suddenly

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to turn hostile suddenly
  2. 2. face changing, a device of Sichuan Opera, a dramatic change of attitude expressing fright, anger etc

Characters

Character Meaning
變 biàn
to change; to become different; to transform
臉 liǎn
face