Definition
颜面 refers to the abstract concept of 'face' or social standing — the respect, dignity, or reputation a person has in the eyes of others. It's more formal and literary than 面子 and often appears in expressions like 颜面扫地 (to lose face completely) or 顾全颜面 (to save face). Use it when talking about preserving or losing dignity in serious situations.
n.
(social) facedignityprestige
Examples
- 颜面。Tā zhème zuò shì wèile bǎoquán gōngsī de yán miàn.He did this to save the company's face.
- 颜面。Zhè jiàn shì ràng tā yán miàn jìn shī.This incident caused him to lose all face.
- ，颜面。Zài tánpàn zhōng, shuāngfāng dōu gùjí bǐcǐ de yán miàn.During the negotiations, both sides considered each other's dignity.
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