- saving face
- 保: defend; protect
- 住: live; lodge; reside; accommo ...
- 面子: outer part; outside; face
- 保住: hosumi; hozumi; retention
- 面子: 1.(物体表面) outer part; outside; face 大衣的面子 the outside of an overcoat2.(体面) reputation; prestige; face 面子问题 questions of one's reputation; 爱面子 be concerned about face-saving; 不讲面子 have no consideration for sb.'s sensibilities; 丢面子 lose face; 给面子 show due respect for sb.'s feelings; 顾面子 save face; 撕破面子 cast aside all considerations of face; not spare sb.'s sensibilities; 为了保全面子 in order to save appearance; 有面子 enjoy due respect; 他屡屡失败以后, 这次胜利挽回了他的面子。 after all his failures, the win saved his face
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