我桂生是个要脸人
“I am a man of honor.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
斯文扫地
“A total loss of dignity.”
我桂生是个 要脸人
“I am a man of honor.”
“I care deeply about my dignity and pride, so believe me, I didn't want to stoop this low.”
Saying someone 'wants face' (要脸) directly touches on core moral integrity and personal shame, asserting that one is fundamentally decent and respectable.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a person who values dignity/reputation; someone with self-respect
Use this spoken phrase to describe someone who cares about shame, ethics, and social standing, contrasting with being shameless.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You really are good-looking.”
“Didn't I get this face from you?”
“Well, that was embarrassing. You knew all along”
“You look like you're destined for a short life.”
“I gave birth to such a beautiful daughter,”
“With that pretty face of his,”