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体面
tǐmiàn
Description
"体面"的意思是有面子、让人看得起，或者外表干净、整齐、好看。
"体面" means having dignity, being respectable, or having a clean, neat, and attractive appearance.
人们常说穿得体面，也说做人要活得体面。
People often say to dress 体面 and also to live 体面 as a person.
Meanings
体面tǐmiàn
respectable; honorable; having dignity
他有一份体面的工作。
He has a decent job.
体面tǐmiàn
presentable; neat and good-looking
她今天穿得很体面。
She is dressed nicely today.
体面tǐmiàn
face; dignity; self-respect
他很在意自己的体面。
He cares a lot about his dignity.
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Notes
- Etymology
体 (body) + 面 (face/surface), originally referring to appearance, extended to dignity.
- Nuance
体面 stresses looking respectable to others, close to 面子 but more about overall appearance and status.
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