English–Chinese

“show up” in Chinese

Chinese

Also露面 (lòu miàn) · 露脸 (lòu liǎn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinchū miàn

Example

老板今天会出面参加会议。láo bǎn jīn tiān huì chū miàn cān jiā huì yì

The boss will show up to attend the meeting today.

Illustration for 出面 (show up)

How to say “show up” in Chinese

“Show up” in Chinese is 出面 (chū miàn).

Step into public view to take charge of a matter that needs personal handling.

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

Example sentences with 出面

问题复杂时,律师会亲自出面处理。wèn tí fù zá shí lǜ shī huì qīn zì chū miàn chú lǐ

When the problem is complicated, the lawyer will appear in person to handle it.

Tips for using 出面

  • An event may have many attendees, but this word highlights the particular person expected to handle an issue in person, often in a workplace or family setting.

Other Chinese words for “show up”

她一年没露面了。tā yì nián méi lòu miàn le

She hasn't shown up in a year.

他今天想来公司露脸。tā jīn tiān xiǎng lái gōng sī lòu liǎn

He wants to show up at the office today.

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