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outer surface; the outside of sth · social prestige; face

面子
miàn zi
m+iàn·4th tonez+i·neutral tone
WordHSK 5
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Examples2 available
She managed to keep up appearances.
她设法保住面子。
You're only saving face!
你就是要面子。
Synonyms
Synonyms
face · cheek脸皮liǎn pídignity; prestige; face · honorable; creditable · (of sb's appearance) presentable; respectable体面tǐ miànappearance · facial features · look面目miàn mùface脸面liǎn miànface · prestige颜面yán miànfeelings and sensibilities · sentiment and face · sensitivity to other's feelings情面qíng miàn
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