meaning for 面子 miànzi:

  • - outer surface
  • - outside
  • - honor
  • - reputation
  • - face (as in "losing face")
  • - self-respect
  • - feelings
  • - (medicinal) powder

méiyǒu没有
miànzi面子
de
rén
zài
zhège这个
shèhuì社会
hěnnán很难
shēngcún生存

People who lose face find it hard to survive in this society.


zài
zhège这个
wénhuà文化
zhōng
miànzi面子
shíjì实际
yào
zhòngyào重要
duō

In this culture, face is much more important than reality.


bùliú不留
miànzi面子
de
xíngwéi行为
kěnénghuì可能会
dǎozhì导致
èliè恶劣
hòuguǒ后果

An act that embarrasses someone can lead to dire consequences.