Definition
出面 (chū miàn) means 'to appear personally' to handle a matter or represent someone, often in an official or formal context. Unlike 露面 (lòu miàn), which just means to show up or be seen in public, 出面 implies taking action or speaking on behalf of someone. It is a separable verb (离合词), so 面 can be separated by other elements (e.g., 出过一次面).
verb
to appear personally (to handle a matter or represent someone)to step in
Examples
- 出面。Zhè jiàn shì háishì nǐ lái chū miàn bǐjiào héshì.It's more appropriate for you to step in and handle this matter.
- ，。Tā chū guo yí cì miàn, wèntí jiù jiějué le.He appeared personally once, and the problem was solved.
- ，出面。Wèile wǎnhuí gōngsī de xíngxiàng, zǒngjīnglǐ zhǐhǎo qīnzì chū miàn dàoqiàn.To salvage the company's image, the general manager had to appear personally to apologize.
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