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当面

dāng miàn
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to sb's face
  2. 2. in sb's presence

Word relationships

Antonyms

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背后
bèi hòu

behind

与'当面'相反，指不在当事人面前

Related words

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直接
zhí jiē

direct (opposite: indirect 間接|间接[jiàn jiē])

当面的行为通常也是直接的，但'直接'不强调在场

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Used with 说 (say) or 谈 (talk) to emphasize face-to-face communication; not used with actions like 看 or 听.

Formality

Neutral to slightly formal; appropriate in business or personal settings when emphasizing in-person confrontation.

Example Sentences

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这件事最好 当面 说清楚。
It's best to talk about this matter clearly face to face.

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Words Containing 当面

当面锣，对面鼓
dāng miàn luó , duì miàn gǔ

lit. gong facing gong, drum opposite drum (idiom)

Child Words of 当面

当
dāng

(onom.) dong

当
dàng

at or in the very same...

面
miàn

face