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字面
zìmiàn
Description
「字面」是指字或词表面上的意思，不包括更深的含义。
"字面" refers to the surface meaning of a character or word, excluding deeper meanings.
我们常说「从字面上看」，意思是只看表面的意思。
We often say "从字面上看", meaning to look only at the surface meaning.
Meanings
字面zìmiàn
the literal meaning of the words themselves
这句话不能只看字面意思。
This sentence shouldn't be taken literally.
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Notes
- Etymology
字 (character/word) + 面 (surface), literally "the surface of the words."
- Nuance
often in 字面意思 or 从字面上看, contrasting surface meaning with deeper meaning.
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