Definition
拂面 is a verb-object compound (离合词) literally meaning 'to brush the face'. It is used in literary or descriptive language, most commonly with the wind or a breeze as the subject, as in 春风拂面 ('the spring breeze brushes the face'). It can be separated by inserting an aspect marker like 了 or 过 between 拂 and 面, for example: 春风拂了面 ('the spring breeze brushed the face'). Note: the correct pinyin for this word is fú miàn, but the source lists bì, which is likely an error.
v.o.
(verb-object) to brush past one's face (used of wind, breeze, etc.)
Examples
- 拂面，。Chūnfēng bì, sòng lái huāxiāng.The spring breeze brushes the face, carrying the scent of flowers.
- ，。Chūnfēng fú le miàn, ràng rén gǎndào shífēn qièyì.The spring breeze brushed the face, making one feel very comfortable.
- ，拂面，。Zhàn zài shāndǐng, wēifēng bì, shìyě kāikuò.Standing on the mountaintop, the gentle breeze strokes the face, and the view is wide.
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