面子 miàn zi

face (as in "losing face"); honor; reputation

Word data

HSK 6
Frequency 5778th word

Definitions

  1. 1. face (as in "losing face")
  2. 2. honor
  3. 3. reputation
  4. 4. self-respect
  5. 5. outer surface
  6. 6. outside
  7. 7. feelings
  8. 8. (medicinal) powder

Characters

Character Meaning
face; surface; aspect
(noun suffix); son; child