Definition
哭丧着脸 is a fixed phrase meaning to put on a sad or sullen expression, literally 'crying and carrying a face.' It's used as a predicate to describe someone's visibly unhappy or sulky demeanor. Note that 哭丧 is not used as a standalone verb; the whole phrase is idiomatic and cannot be separated.
v.o.
(set phrase) to put on a long faceto wear a sad or mournful expression
Examples
- ，哭丧着脸。Tā kǎoshì méi kǎo hǎo, huí dào jiā yìzhí kū sang zhe liǎn.He didn't do well on the exam and kept a long face all the way home.
- 哭丧着脸，。Lǎobǎn jīntiān yìzhí kū sang zhe liǎn, wǒmen dōu bù gǎn shuōhuà.The boss has been wearing a frown all day, so none of us dare to speak.
- 哭丧着脸？？Nǐ wèishénme zǒngshì kū sang zhe liǎn? Fāshēng shénme shì le?Why are you always pulling a long face? What happened?
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