脸上抹黑

脸上抹黑

Literally means:

smear the face with black

Actually means:

bring shame to someone

抹黑, apply black to.

This phrase literally means applying black to the face. It figuratively means bringing shame to someone or something. It usually carries the connotation that one's wicked behavior brings damage to the reputation of someone or something. Derogatory.

抹黑，涂上黑色。

脸上抹黑，在脸上涂上黑色。比喻丑化人或事物的形象。用来指做了不好的行为损害了人或事物的名声。具有贬义色彩。