迎面

yíng miàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

Definitions

1. directly; head-on (collision)
2. in one's face (of wind)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 逆风 nì fēng 逆风 nì fēng to go against the wind Opposite direction of wind, e.g., 逆风而行 vs 迎面吹来的风.: to go against the wind
• 劈面 pī miàn 劈面 pī miàn right in the face More forceful and literary, often used for things hitting the face directly.: right in the face

Synonyms

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• 对面 duì miàn 对面 duì miàn (sitting) opposite Used when something comes from the opposite direction, e.g., 迎面走来一个人 vs 对面走来一个人.: (sitting) opposite

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually modifies verbs like 来, 走来, 吹来 to describe an oncoming motion. Uncommon with static verbs. E.g., 风迎面吹来 (the wind blows in one's face).

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 迎面 with 前面. 迎面 implies head-on approach, while 前面 simply means 'in front'. E.g., 迎面走来一个人 (a person is coming towards me) vs 前面有一个人 (there is a person ahead).

Example Sentences

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一阵风 迎面 吹来。

A gust of wind blew in my face.

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Words Containing 迎面

• 迎面而来 迎面而来 yíng miàn ér lái: directly

Child Words of 迎面

• 迎 迎 yíng: to welcome; to meet
• 面 面 miàn: face