Definitions

1. 1. to face the wall
2. 2. to sit facing the wall in meditation (Buddhism)
3. 3. (fig.) to devote oneself to study, work etc

Components

• 面 miàn – noodles
• 壁 bì – wall

Related Words

• 面壁思过 miàn bì sī guò – to face the wall and ponder about one's misdeeds