面子 meaning and pronunciation

面子
Simplified/traditional word

面子 English definition

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

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Characters

  • 面 (miàn): face; side; surface; aspect; top; classifier for flat surfaces such as drums, mirrors, flags etc; flour; noodles;
  • 子 (zi): (noun suffix); child; small thing