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给脸
gěi​liǎn

to show respect

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
给脸 給臉 gěi//liǎn
to show respect
to give face or show respect to others, especially in public to avoid embarrassment; often used sarcastically to imply the recipient does not deserve the courtesy shown to them

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  • 给面子 gěi​miàn​zi
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