Definition
当面 (dāng miàn) means 'to someone's face' or 'in their presence', emphasizing direct, face-to-face interaction. It differs from 当众 (dāng zhòng, 'in public'), which focuses on being in front of a group rather than a specific person. Use 当面 when you want to say something directly to the person involved.
adverb
to sb.'s facein sb.'s presenceface to face
Examples
- 。Tā bù gǎn dāng miàn chéngrèn cuòwù.He doesn't dare to admit his mistake face to face.
- 当面。Wǒmen yīnggāi dāng miàn bǎ shìqing shuō qīngchu.We should explain things clearly face to face.
- 当面。Tā dāng miàn pīpíng le nà ge xuéshēng.She criticized that student to his face.
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