面对

• 拼音: miàn duì
• 汉字拆解: 面 = pictograph of a face with an eye highlighted, meaning face or surface; 对 = 又 (hand) + 寸 (measure), meaning to match or face toward

含义

To face; to confront. Describes dealing with a situation, challenge, or person directly.

Used both literally (facing a direction or person) and figuratively (confronting a problem or challenge). Very common in both spoken and written Chinese. Often used with abstract nouns: 面对困难 (face difficulties), 面对现实 (face reality), 面对挑战 (face challenges). Carries a sense of courage and directness — choosing not to avoid something.

例句

1. 我们要勇敢地面对困难。
2. 面对这么多选择，她不知道怎么办。
3. 他终于决定面对自己的问题了。

用法指南

语境: challenges, emotions, decisions

语气: serious

正确说法

• 面对失败，不要放弃。(When facing failure, don't give up.)
• 我们应该面对现实。(We should face reality.)

错误说法

• 我面对了窗户看风景。(Don't use 面对 for simply looking out a window — it implies confrontation or dealing with something. Say 我对着窗户看风景 or 我面向窗户看风景.)

起源与历史

面 means face or surface; 对 means to face toward or to confront. Together: turning one's face toward something — confronting it directly.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal