爱面子

愛面子
àimiànzi
verb HSK 7 #44,502

Meanings

  1. 1 to be concerned about saving face
  2. 2 to care about how one is regarded by others

Examples

Zhōngguórén bǐjiào ài miànzi, bù xǐhuan zài gōnggòng chǎnghé bèi pīpíng.
Chinese people tend to value face and don't like being criticized in public.
Tā tài ài miànzi le, cóng bù kěn chéngrèn zìjǐ de cuòwù.
He cares too much about face and never admits his mistakes.

Tips

culture
面子 (face) is a core concept in Chinese social interactions. 爱面子 describes someone who places great importance on their public image and reputation, sometimes to a fault.

Stroke Order

ài
miàn