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We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「面目一新」, explained below.

Here is the Chinese idiom 「面目一新」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

The appearance has completely changed and has a brand new look.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

miàn mù yī xīn

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

min6 muk6 yat1 san1

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.