賣面子
mài​miàn​zi

to do a favor

  • created sense approved 卖面子/賣面子 · mài​miàn​zi · to do a favor — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    卖面子 / 賣面子

    mài​miàn​zi

    to do a favor

    to show deference to someone by obliging them or doing a favor, often to show off one's influence or make them feel grateful

    卖, 面子

    卖 (literal) → 卖/賣 · mài · to show off 面子 (literal) → 面子 · miàn​zi · feelings

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