gěi​liǎn

give face

  • created sense approved 给脸/給臉 · gěi​liǎn · give face

    给脸 / 給臉

    gěi​liǎn

    give face

    (coll.) to show respect or give face (esp. in public to avoid embarrassment); (often sarcastic) to treat with basic courtesy, implying the recipient is undeserving

    我这是在给你脸,你可别给脸不要脸。

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