lose face

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General chinese:

丟臉

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diū liǎn

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English:

lose face

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verb

  1. to lose one's dignity or reputation; to be disgraced or embarrassed; to be publically humiliated

    2. The authorities should take tougher action against these ofenders. Singaporeans do not like to lose face, so maybe publishing their photographs would send a message to drivers that they are being watched.

    — 2012 May 17, Siva Sankar Sinnasamy. Today, "Hang up on ‘hello’ while driving". p.20


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