2022-04-05
Face or Respect
脸/面
Explained:
In English, face means face. It’s the front part of your head from the forehead to the chin. However, in Chinese, face 面/脸, could also figuratively mean “respect”.
- 不要脸:To not want (不要) “face” or “respect” means you’re “shameless”
- 留面子:To leave (留) “face” or “respect” means to “not completely disgrace someone”
Example:
EP 32 18:17 _CM_rTigC5s
你这不要脸的风范快赶上你爹了
Your shameless demeanor is almost like your dad's
EP 2 11:38 wq6F5Z3nhvI
而且还能给爹留点面子
Plus you can help dad save some face