Definition
体面 (tǐ miàn) covers both dignity/prestige (noun) and being presentable/respectable (adjective). Compare: 面子 (miàn zi) focuses on social 'face' in relationships, while 尊严 (zūn yán) is about inherent human dignity. As an adjective, 体面 is broader than 正经 (proper) or 像样 (presentable), emphasizing social respectability.
noun
dignityfaceprestige (social standing)
adjective
presentablerespectabledecent
Examples
- 体面。Tā jīntiān chuān de shífēn tǐ miàn.She is dressed very presentably today.
- 体面，。Wèi le gōngsī de tǐ miàn, tā shénme dōu méi shuō.For the sake of the company's dignity, he didn't say anything.
- 体面。Tā zài zhòngrén miànqián biǎoxiàn de fēicháng tǐ miàn.He behaved very decently in front of everyone.
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