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顧面 (gu3 min6) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

顧面 (gu3 min6, gù miàn) — to care about others' opinion; for the sake of one's face; to save face; to keep up one's appearances; to spare somebody's feelings

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 顧主 (gu3 zyu2) — an employer
• 顧住 (gu3 zyu6) — (verb) to pay attention to; to take care of; to watch for; to be mindful of; to…
• 顧命 (gu3 meng6) — not willing to sacrifice; to be apprehensive of one's life
• 顧家 (gu3 gaa1) — family-oriented
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