体面

• Pinyin: tǐ miàn
• Desglose de hanzi: 体 = 亻+ 本 (body form); 面 = 面 (face)

Significado

Dignidad; respetabilidad; decente/presentable.

Refers to social standing, proper appearance, or honorable behavior. Important concept in Chinese social interactions, related to maintaining and showing respect through appearance and conduct.

Ejemplos

1. 她总是穿着体面地出席各种场合。
2. 失业后他仍然努力维持体面的生活。
3. 这份工作虽然收入不高但很体面。

Guía de uso

Contexto: social situations, work, family

Tono: respectful

Correcto

• 他为了体面地退休做了周全的准备。(He made thorough preparations for a dignified retirement.)
• 请穿得体面一点去参加面试。(Please dress presentably for the interview.)

Incorrecto

• 这个食物很体面 — use 可口 or 美味 for food; 体面 is for appearance/dignity

Origen e historia

体 (body/form) + 面 (face/surface)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal