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face-saving

🇬🇧 UK/'feis,seiviŋ/🇺🇸 US/'feis,seiviŋ/

Definitions

adj.

Intended to preserve one's dignity, reputation, or prestige

保全面子的,顾全体面的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
facemake, do
+
savroot
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=face-saving

Example Sentences

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