Liu Heng's Take on Facial Features: Why You Should Avoid Befriending Those with Sunken Cheeks
While many admire the idea of immortality, it seems that the allure of money is even stronger. Countless heroes and legendary figures ultimately meet their end in the relentless chase for fame and wealth. Greed for recognition and fortune, along with deceit, betrayal, and self-interest, can make life difficult to navigate smoothly and leave one vulnerable to disaster. To truly understand others, one must rely on physiognomy, plan ahead, and know how to leverage talents. Only with foresight can one achieve greatness. As Teacher Liu Heng often advises, it's better to prevent disaster than to deal with its aftermath. A wise person avoids unnecessary risks; how could anyone take such matters lightly?
1. What does a drooping eye corner signify?
There’s an old saying: "Better to befriend a turtle than someone with drooping eyes." Liu Heng interprets drooping eye corners in two ways. First, if the outer corners of the eyes slant upwards, it suggests a person is likely to be emotionally detached and lacking loyalty. No matter how deep the friendship, such a person may abandon you at any time, showing a heartless and ungrateful nature. Second, eyebrows that don't cover the eyes signify vulnerability. Liu Heng: "When eyebrows fail to cover the eyes, wealth disperses, and relationships falter." People with short eyebrows relative to their eyes often have fleeting relationships, where they might be close today and turn away tomorrow.
2. A large head with a small face leads to a lifetime of struggle.
A large head with a small face, or a big face with a low and small nose, is known as "big face, small nose." While a large face might give the impression of approachability, Liu Heng notes: "The nose represents one's opinions and decisiveness." Thus, although someone with a large face may be sociable, a small nose suggests a lack of loyalty and independent thought, making them susceptible to influence. This character flaw, paired with insufficient self-control, can lead to a life of struggle.
3. No flesh on the cheeks means no trust.
The expression "no flesh on the cheeks" refers to a pointed face with no discernible cheekbones, whereas round-cheeked individuals are often seen as persistent and trustworthy. Liu Heng states: "A square face can lead to a career in government." Those with pronounced cheekbones are typically responsible and loyal in their endeavors. In contrast, individuals with sharp faces and absent cheekbones may lack loyalty and integrity, often prioritizing personal gain over others. Historically, women with triangular faces often became concubines—enjoying their partner’s wealth only while it lasted, but leaving swiftly during times of hardship.
4. A face full of horizontal flesh indicates untrustworthiness.
A face full of horizontal flesh, regardless of gender, suggests an emotional yet ungrateful nature. These individuals can quickly turn against you, and even the smallest offense may provoke a severe retaliation. Known for their ruthlessness, people with this feature can be unforgiving. Liu Heng remarks: "It is hard to deceive the heavens about the goodness or badness of a person's heart." Women with such a feature are often perceived as unfilial. In life, virtue and conscience are paramount; one must always remember where their blessings come from.
5. A wide face with a long nose indicates cunning.
This observation draws a parallel to sayings like "a donkey's face has no offspring, a horse's face has no descendants," but highlights a particularly long nose. "A wide face" suggests the long facial structure typical of donkeys and horses. A person with a lengthy nose is often hard to read, appearing emotionless yet resourceful and cunning. These individuals are likely to gain power, and crossing them might bring about one's own downfall, as they tend to plot against adversaries. Those with donkey-like faces are exceedingly shrewd, often leaving behind no notable successors. Liu Heng: "Calculating too much leads to mistakes; overthinking complicates matters."