mặt mũi

[mat̚˧˨ʔ muj˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) look; countenance; physiognomy

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) face (as a sociological concept)

Register: informal

Examples

không còn mặt mũi nào để gặp người khác(literally) do not have any face to meet other people

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “mặt mũi” mean?

(noun) look; countenance; physiognomy

Is “mặt mũi” formal or informal?

mặt mũi is generally informal.