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脸面
liǎnmiàn
Description
"脸面"有两个意思，一个是人的脸，另一个是面子，就是别人对你的看法和尊重。
"脸面" has two meanings: one is a person's face, and the other is 'face' as in others' opinions and respect for you.
Meanings
脸面liǎnmiàn
face; reputation, dignity, honor
这么做会丢了他的脸面。
Doing this will make him lose face.
脸面liǎnmiàn
the face (of a person)
她的脸面看起来很累。
Her face looks very tired.
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Notes
- Etymology
脸 (face) + 面 (face/surface), a compound of two near-synonyms.
- Nuance
often means social 'face'/reputation, similar to 面子, more than the physical face.
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