真面目

真面目:

Literally means:

the true face; the truth colors

Actually means:

面目, the face, figuratively means the shape, nature or state.

This phrase refers to the original nature of human or the truth of things. Often used to refer to discovering the nature of things by seeing through the exterior, especially seeing through the disguise to discover the hidden evil. Usually derogatory.

面目，这里比喻形态、性质和状况。

真面目，指人的原本面貌或事物的真相。常用来表示透过外表看实质，特别是看清有着各种伪装的坏人坏事。多具有贬义色彩。