Definition
讲情面 means 'to care about face (面子)' in social interactions. It refers to avoiding saying or doing something that might embarrass or offend someone due to personal relationships. The verb-object compound can be split, e.g. 讲个情面 or 讲什么情面. Often used in negative constructions like 不讲情面 (to show no consideration).
verb
to be considerate of someone's feelings (面子)to spare someone's embarrassment in social contexts
Examples
- ，讲情面。Tā shuōhuà tài zhí, yìdiǎnr yě bù jiǎng qíng miàn.He speaks too bluntly and doesn't consider others' feelings at all.
- ，。Duì péngyou yě yào jiǎng ge qíngmiàn, bié tài yánlì.You should also consider face with friends; don't be too strict.
- 讲情面，。Zhè jiàn shì nǐ děi duō jiǎng qíng miàn, bùrán biérén huì bù gāoxìng.In this matter you need to consider face more, otherwise others will be unhappy.
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