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B2 noun

体面

tǐmiàn

When we say something or someone is 体面 (tǐ miàn), we mean they are decent, respectable, or dignified. Think of it as looking good or having a good reputation, especially in a social way. It’s about presenting yourself well or having a job that gives you respect.

For example, if you have a job that pays well and people respect it, you could say it’s a 体面的工作 (a decent job). Or, if you dress nicely for an important event, you are being 体面 (being respectable).

When we say something or someone is 体面 (tǐ miàn), we mean they are decent, respectable, or dignified. It often relates to appearance, conduct, or status. For instance, a job can be 体面 if it offers good standing and fair pay.

It also describes how someone carries themselves, indicating self-respect and good manners. You might use it to talk about dressing appropriately for an occasion, or behaving in a way that brings credit to yourself and others. It’s about maintaining a good image and upholding standards in different situations.

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"他的言行举止都很得体，受到了大家的尊敬。"

Neutre

"我们应该过上体面的生活。"

Informel

"这件衣服穿起来很好看，很精神。"

Child friendly

"这个小朋友很乖，很懂事。"

Argot

"他穿这身衣服真有范儿，酷毙了。"

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

The characters are common but the combination for this meaning might be new for some B2 learners.

Écriture 2/5

Both characters are relatively common to write.

Expression orale 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward with standard pinyin.

Écoute 2/5

Context usually makes the meaning clear even if the tone isn't perfect.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

面子 (miànzi) - face, reputation 身体 (shēntǐ) - body, health 体 (tǐ) - body, form 面 (miàn) - face, side, surface

Apprends ensuite

有面子 (yǒu miànzi) - to have face, respectable 丢脸 (diūliǎn) - to lose face, to be disgraced 尊严 (zūnyán) - dignity, sanctity

Avancé

体面人 (tǐmiànrén) - a respectable person 体面活儿 (tǐmiànhuór) - decent work 不体面 (bù tǐmiàn) - indecent, improper

Exemples par niveau

他穿着很体面。

He is dressed very decently.

这份工作很体面。

This job is very respectable.

我们应该体面地生活。

We should live with dignity.

他做事情总是很体面。

He always does things in a respectable way.

保持体面很重要。

It's important to maintain decency.

她很在乎自己的体面。

She cares a lot about her dignity.

他失去了所有的体面。

He lost all his decency.

这是一个体面的家庭。

This is a respectable family.

你穿这件衣服看起来很体面。

You look very decent in this outfit.

他做了一份体面的工作。

He has a respectable job.

我们应该给彼此一个体面的告别。

We should give each other a dignified farewell.

即使在困境中，他依然保持着体面。

Even in adversity, he maintained his dignity.

她一直努力过上体面的生活。

She has always strived to live a decent life.

这个餐厅很体面，适合商务宴请。

This restaurant is respectable, suitable for business dinners.

他希望退休后能过上体面的日子。

He hopes to live a dignified life after retirement.

为了保持体面，她没有当众哭泣。

To maintain her dignity, she didn't cry in public.

Famille de mots

Noms

面子 (miàn zi) face; dignity; prestige

Verbes

爱体面 (ài tǐ miàn) to be concerned about one's reputation

要体面 (yào tǐ miàn) to want to maintain dignity

Adjectifs

体面人 (tǐ miàn rén) a respectable person

Astuces

Main Meaning of 体面

The core meaning of 体面 (tǐ miàn) is decent, respectable, or dignified. It often refers to a person's appearance, conduct, or social standing.

Using 体面 for Appearance

You can use 体面 to describe someone looking presentable. For example: 他穿得很体面。(Tā chuān de hěn tǐ miàn.) - He is dressed very decently.

Using 体面 for Conduct

体面 can also describe behavior that is appropriate or honorable. For instance: 这样做不体面。(Zhè yàng zuò bù tǐ miàn.) - Doing this is not respectable.

Using 体面 for Dignity

It can refer to maintaining one's dignity or self-respect. Example: 他想保留自己的体面。(Tā xiǎng bǎo liú zì jǐ de tǐ miàn.) - He wants to keep his dignity.

体面 as a Noun or Adjective

While the prompt lists it as a noun, 体面 is very commonly used as an adjective in practice, meaning 'decent' or 'respectable'. It can also function as a noun meaning 'dignity' or 'face'.

Avoid Misuse with 'Face'

While related to 'face' (面子 - miàn zi) in some contexts, 体面 is not exactly the same. 体面 is more about inherent respectability, while 面子 often relates to external reputation or social standing. Don't use them interchangeably.

Cultural Importance of 体面

In Chinese culture, maintaining 体面 (dignity/respectability) is often important, both for oneself and for one's family. Losing 体面 (丢体面 - diū tǐ miàn) can be a significant social concern.

Antonym for 体面

A common antonym for 体面 is 不体面 (bù tǐ miàn), meaning indecent or disgraceful.

体面 in Formal Contexts

You'll often hear 体面 used in more formal discussions about behavior, social expectations, or professional conduct. It carries a sense of propriety.

Practice with Sentences

Create your own sentences using 体面 in different contexts. For example: 他的工作很体面。(Tā de gōng zuò hěn tǐ miàn.) - His job is very respectable.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of '体' (tǐ) as 'body' and '面' (miàn) as 'face'. When your body and face are presentable, you are decent or respectable. So, 'body' + 'face' = decent/respectable.

Association visuelle

Imagine a well-dressed person with a clean, confident face, looking very dignified. This person embodies '体面'.

Word Web

尊严 (zūn yán) - dignity 光荣 (guāng róng) - honor; glory 得体 (dé tǐ) - appropriate; proper 有面子 (yǒu miàn zi) - to have face (respect) 失礼 (shī lǐ) - to be impolite; to lose face

Défi

Try to describe someone you know using '体面'. For example, '我的老师很体面。' (My teacher is very respectable.) Or, '他说话很体面。' (He speaks very appropriately/dignifiedly.)