爱面子

• Pinyin: ài miàn zi
• Desglose de hanzi: 爱 = love; 面 = face/surface; 子 = noun suffix

Significado

Preocuparse por «guardar las apariencias»; cuidar mucho la imagen.

Describes someone who values their public image and reputation highly, sometimes to the point of making poor decisions. A key concept in Chinese social dynamics. Can be neutral or mildly critical depending on context.

Ejemplos

1. 他太爱面子了，明明经济困难却不肯接受帮助。
2. 很多人爱面子，结婚的时候非要办豪华婚礼。
3. 她爱面子，所以从来不在公开场合承认自己的错误。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, social

Tono: observational

Correcto

• 中国人普遍比较爱面子。(Chinese people generally care a lot about face.)
• 别太爱面子，该求助的时候就求助。(Don't be too concerned about face — ask for help when you need it.)

Incorrecto

• 对长辈直接说'你太爱面子了' (Don't directly tell an elder they're too concerned about face — it's disrespectful)

Origen e historia

爱 (love/value) + 面子 (face, meaning dignity or reputation). 面子 is a core concept in Chinese culture related to social standing.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal