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爱面子愛面子 ài miàn zi — to like to look good in the eyes of others; sensitive about how one is regarded by others; proud

ài (fourth tone, falling) miàn (fourth tone, falling) zi (neutral tone)ai4 mian4 zi5

Traditional: 愛面子

to like to look good in the eyes of others; sensitive about how one is regarded by others; proud

Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardadjective
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Meanings

  1. to like to look good in the eyes of others; sensitive about how one is regarded by others; proud

    to like to look good in the eyes of others; sensitive about how one is regarded by others; proud

    adjective

Character breakdown

  • 爱愛
    ài (fourth tone, falling)

    to love; to like, to be fond of; love, affection

    10 strokes⿳爫冖友Radical 心
  • 子
    zǐ (third tone, dipping) zi (neutral tone)

    child, son; a seed; (unstressed, zi) the noun suffix of 桌子, 儿子, 孩子

    3 strokesRadical 子