meaning for 面子 miànzi:
- - outer surface
- - outside
- - honor
- - reputation
- - face (as in "losing face")
- - self-respect
- - feelings
- - (medicinal) powder
méiyǒu没有
miànzi面子
de的
rén人
zài在
zhège这个
shèhuì社会
lǐ里
hěnnán很难
shēngcún生存
。
People who lose face find it hard to survive in this society.
zài在
zhège这个
wénhuà文化
zhōng中
,
miànzi面子
bǐ比
shíjì实际
yào要
zhòngyào重要
dé得
duō多
。
In this culture, face is much more important than reality.
bùliú不留
miànzi面子
de的
xíngwéi行为
kěnénghuì可能会
dǎozhì导致
èliè恶劣
hòuguǒ后果
。
An act that embarrasses someone can lead to dire consequences.