Each of patterns and brilliant colors on the painted face has a symbolic meaning: red suggests loyalty; blue suggests cruelty; black suggests honesty.

京剧脸谱上每一种图形和亮丽的颜色都有象征意义：红色表示忠诚，蓝色表示残暴，黑色表示正直。

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While Dorothy was looking earnestly into the queer, painted face of the Scarecrow, she was surprised to see one of the eyes slowly wink at her.

正当多萝茜认真地注视那稻草人的脸儿上画着奇特的色彩时，她吃惊地看见他一只眼睛徐徐地向她眨着。

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For the painted face role, the color of their made-up faces can be an indication of their characters or personalities.

对于花脸角色来说，其面部化妆的色彩能够体现其角色的性格特征。

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But they were painted on his face. He spoke very quickly.

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Her face was often painted with bright makeup.

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After the hearing in Clarkston, Michigan, Manson - minus his trademark white painted face - signed autographs for fans before queueing to pay off his fines.

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What has most people scratching their heads is the black crow that appears to hover over Depp's head, and the black stripes that run vertically down his painted face.

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While some children pretended to shoot each other, one girl painted her face with the melting chocolate and others nibbled on their toys.

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