賣面子 mài miàn zi

to give face; show respect as a favor

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to show deference to sb by obliging them (or by obliging sb associated with them)

Characters

Character Meaning
賣 mài
to sell; to show off or flaunt; to betray
面 miàn HSK 1
face; surface; aspect
子 zi HSK 1
(noun suffix); son; child