男人在外面要面子 男孩也要的嘛
“You men need to save face in front of others. So do boys.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
都怪我 考虑不周 下不为例
“It's all my fault. I was thoughtless. I won't do it again.”
男人在外面 要面子 男孩也要的嘛
“You men need to save face in front of others. So do boys.”
还有你晓晨
“And you, Xiaochen.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Saving face is considered vital for adult men in Chinese society, and here the speaker extends this psychological respect to young boys.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to care about face; to maintain dignity
Extremely common expression describing the desire to avoid public embarrassment and preserve pride.
in public; outside the home
Often contrasts with private domestic space where one can let their guard down.
Highlights an obvious truth or common-sense rationale, inviting the listener's agreement.
