体面

tǐ miàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. dignity; prestige; face
2. honorable; creditable
3. (of sb's appearance) presentable; respectable

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 丢脸 diū liǎn 丢脸 diū liǎn to lose face Opposite of having face or prestige.: to lose face

Related words

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• 面子 miàn zi 面子 miàn zi outer surface; the outside of sth Also refers to social face, but more about social perception.: outer surface; the outside of sth
• 失体面 shī tǐ miàn 失体面 shī tǐ miàn to lose face Verb for losing face or dignity.: to lose face

Synonyms

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• 尊严 zūn yán 尊严 zūn yán dignity When referring to dignity or self-respect.: dignity

Usage notes

Cultural notes

体面 strongly relates to the concept of 'face' in Chinese culture, encompassing social standing and dignity.

Words Containing 体面

• 不体面 不体面 bù tǐ miàn: to not appear to be decent or respectful
• 失体面 失体面 shī tǐ miàn: to lose face

Child Words of 体面

• 面 面 miàn: face
• 体 体 tǐ: body