爱面子

愛面子
àimiànzi
verb HSK 7-9 #44,502

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 3
Zhōngguórén bǐjiào àimiànzi, bù xǐhuan zài gōnggòng chǎnghé bèi pīpíng.
Chinese people tend to value face and don't like being criticized in public.
HSK 6
Tā tài àimiànzi le, cóngbù 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