出面 (chū miàn) — to appear personally (to handle a matter or represent someone), to step in
Definition
出面 means to step in or appear in person to handle something (a dispute, apology, negotiation). Unlike 出现 ('to appear/show up' neutrally), 出面 implies taking responsibility or acting on someone's behalf.
verb
to appear personally (to handle a matter or represent someone)to step in
Examples
- 出面。Zhè jiàn shì hái shì nǐ lái chū miàn bǐ jiào hé shì.It's more appropriate for you to step in and handle this matter.
- ，。Tā chū guò yí cì miàn, wèn tí jiù jiě jué le.He appeared personally once, and the problem was solved.
- ，出面。Wèi le wǎn huí gōng sī de xíng xiàng, zǒng jīng lǐ zhǐ hǎo qīn zì chū miàn dào qiàn.To salvage the company's image, the general manager had to appear personally to apologize.
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