Chinese word

出面

Pronunciation

Pinyinchū miàn

Meaning

  • verbshow up

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 亲自出面qīn zì chū miàn

    appear in person

  • 公司高层出面gōng sī gāo céng chū miàn

    senior company officials step in

  • 不肯出面bù kěn chū miàn

    refuse to show up

Similar words

负责fù zé: Being responsible for a task or matter, including managing it and making decisions.
处理chú lǐ: Dealing with a problem or task by taking steps to manage it and move it toward a solution.
承担chéng dān: Accepting responsibility for a duty, cost, loss, or other burden.
参加cān jiā: Joining an event or activity and taking part in it with others.

Definition in Chinese

到场露面并亲自承担或处理相关事务，侧重为了解决问题而出面负责或调停。dào chǎng lòu miàn bìng qīn zì chéng dān huò chú lǐ xiāng guān shì wù cè zhòng wèi le jiě jué wèn tí ér chū miàn fù zé huò tiáo tíng

Word origin

出 (chū, "go out") + 面 (miàn, "face") combine the ideas of going out and facing a situation, which explains the word's focus on personal involvement.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • go in personverb
  • step inverb

Opposites

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