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“lose face” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindiū liǎn

Example

别在我面前丢脸。bié zài wǒ miàn qián diū liǎn

Don't lose face in front of me.

Illustration for 丢脸 (lose face)

How to say “lose face” in Chinese

“Lose face” in Chinese is 丢脸 (diū liǎn).

A person loses the social face that protects a good impression after a public mistake or difficult situation.

Full entry for 丢脸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 丢脸

那位演员的错误让公司在媒体上丢脸。nà wèi yǎn yuán de cuò wù ràng gōng sī zài méi tǐ shàng diū liǎn

That actor's mistake made the company lose face in the media.

Tips for using 丢脸

  • As a direct warning or criticism, this word can sound playful among close friends but harsh toward strangers, elders, or people in formal settings.

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