zhēng​miàn​zi

bring credit

  • created sense approved 争面子/爭面子 · zhēng​miàn​zi · bring credit

    争面子 / 爭面子

    zhēng​miàn​zi

    bring credit

    to do someone proud or be a credit to a group such as one's family or school

    他在比赛中夺冠,给学校争了面子。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 争面子/爭面子 · zhēng​miàn​zi · look good

    争面子 / 爭面子

    zhēng​miàn​zi

    look good

    to make oneself look good or build up one's personal image

    他大肆铺张浪费,只是为了在亲戚面前争面子。

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