A2 Idiom Neutral

丢面子

diu mian zi

Lose face

Practice it

Meaning

To be humiliated or to lose respect in front of others.

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Cultural Background

Face is the most important social currency.

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Context is key

Always consider who is watching.

Meaning

To be humiliated or to lose respect in front of others.

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Context is key

Always consider who is watching.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

他当众犯错，真是太______了。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 丢面子

The context is negative/embarrassing.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A2

他当众犯错，真是太______了。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 丢面子

The context is negative/embarrassing.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is a negative social outcome.

Related Phrases

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{给面子|gěi miànzi}

contrast

To give face

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