客套话Everyday Politeness
#017
miàn面zi子
“face” — social dignity
👀 / get this, and you get half of China
情景Scenario
中国人常说“给我个面子”“太没面子了”。这个“面子”是什么？
People say “give me some face” or “what a loss of face.” What is 面子?
选择Choose
A脸上的皮肤the skin on your face
B尊严、别人眼中的形象dignity, how you look to others
C一种面膜a face mask
答案Answer
“面子”是别人眼中的你——尊严和体面。给人面子＝让他有光彩；没面子＝当众让他难堪。
面子 is your public dignity. Giving face makes someone look good; losing face embarrasses them.
例句Example
“你就给我个面子，来吃顿饭吧。”
“Do me the honor — come have a meal.”