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厚脸皮
hòuliǎnpí
Description
“厚脸皮”是说一个人不怕别人笑话，做了不好意思的事也不觉得难为情。
"厚脸皮" means a person who is not afraid of being laughed at and does not feel embarrassed even after doing something shameful.
它可以说人不害羞，有时是开玩笑，有时是批评别人。
It can describe someone who is not shy, sometimes jokingly, sometimes criticizing others.
Meanings
厚脸皮hòuliǎnpí
shameless; thick-skinned; not easily embarrassed
他很厚脸皮，一点也不害羞。
He is very shameless, not shy at all.
厚脸皮hòuliǎnpí
a shameless person
你这个厚脸皮，又来蹭饭了。
You shameless person, here to mooch a meal again.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'thick face-skin' — 厚 (thick) + 脸皮 (skin of the face).
- Nuance
often teasing, but can be a real criticism depending on tone.
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