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有臉

简有脸 · 繁有臉

Mandarin · pinyin yǒu liǎn

lit. having face
to have prestige
to command respect
to have the nerve (e.g. to ask sth outrageous)
to have the gall
not ashamed to

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有: yǒu · have, own, possess; exist
臉: liǎn · face; cheek; reputation
脸: liǎn · face; cheek; reputation

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3–3 · you3 lian3

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