HSK · Level 24
135 words
Chinese word
面对
Pronunciation
Pinyinmiàn duì
Meaning
- verbface
Example
我们要面对这个问题。wǒ men yào miàn duì zhè ge wèn tí
We need to face this problem.
More examples
他不得不面对失败。tā bù dé bú miàn duì shī bài
He had to face failure.
Core concept
Standing directly toward a fact, situation, or place, with it in view and ready for a response.
Common phrases
面对挑战miàn duì tiǎo zhàn
face challenges
面对失败miàn duì shī bài
face failure
Similar words
遇到yù dào: Meet or come across a person, problem, or event.
处理chú lǐ: Handle a task or problem in an organized way to achieve a result.
应对yìng duì: Respond to a situation by choosing methods that fit its demands.
面临miàn lín: Be placed in a situation where a difficulty or danger is close at hand.
Definition in Chinese
表示直接面对某一事实或局面，承认其存在并采取应对的态度或行动。biǎo shì zhí jiē miàn duì mǒu yí shì shí huò jú miàn chéng rèn qí cún zài bìng cái qǔ yìng duì de tài dù huò xíng dòng
Word origin
The compound 面对 (miànduì, "face") joins 面 (miàn, "face/front") with 对 (duì, "be opposite/facing") to express a direct position toward something that calls for a response.
Usage tips
- English "overlook" can mean fail to notice, but in a view description it means having something in sight; this Chinese verb keeps the directional idea and does not mean missing a detail.