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面儿
miànr
Description
"面儿"是很口语的词，常常说的是东西的表面，比如桌子面儿、被子面儿。
"面儿" is a very colloquial word, often referring to the surface of things, like the surface of a table or a quilt.
它也可以指一个人的"面子"，就是别人对你的尊重。
It can also mean a person's "面子", which is the respect others have for you.
Meanings
面儿miànr
surface; outer side of something
这个被子的面儿很软。
The surface of this quilt is very soft.
面儿miànr
face; social respect or dignity
你要给他留点面儿。
You should save some face for him.
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Notes
- Etymology
面 (surface/face) + erhua 儿 suffix, giving a colloquial northern-speech flavor.
- Nuance
informal spoken word; the "dignity" sense is close to 面子 but more casual.
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