面对 (miàn duì) — to face, to confront
Definition
面对 is the general 'to face / confront' (problems, reality, difficulties), without implying resistance. 面临 is closer to 'be confronted with' a situation, while 对抗 means active resistance or opposition.
verb
to faceto confront
Examples
- 面对。Wǒ men yào yǒng gǎn miàn duì kùn nan.We must bravely face difficulties.
- 面对？Nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo miàn duì wèn tí le ma?Are you ready to face the problem?
- 面对。Tā xuǎn zé miàn duì xiàn shí.He chose to face reality.
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