Definition
见世面 means 'to see the world' or 'to gain life experience'. It is a separable verb (离合词): the object 世面 can be modified or quantified between 见 and 世面, e.g. 见过大世面 ('have seen a lot of the world'). You can also insert aspect markers or complements: 见了世面, 见过世面. The verb 见 carries the action; 世面 is the object meaning 'the world / society'. It's often used to describe someone who has broadened their horizons through travel or exposure to different situations.
v.o.
to see the worldto gain experience (often by traveling or encountering diverse situations)
Examples
- ，见世面。Tā cóngxiǎo zài chéngshì zhǎngdà, méi zěnme jiàn.He grew up in the city and hasn't really seen much of the world.
- 。Zhè cì chūguó de jīnglì ràng wǒ jiàn le dà shìmiàn.This overseas experience really broadened my horizons.
- ，见世面。Duō chūqù zǒuzǒu, cáinéng jiàn.You have to get out more to see the world.
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