"save face" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 保全面子
• 挽回顏面

Definition

為了避免尷尬或失去他人尊重，採取行動維護自己的面子或聲譽。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

可用於正式及非正式場合，多指錯誤或尷尬後保護聲譽和麪子。常見搭配如“try to save face”、“help someone save face”。與“救命”不同，這裡是指自尊與體面。

Examples

He lied to save face after making a mistake.

他犯錯後撒謊以**保全面子**。

She apologized to save face in front of her friends.

她在朋友面前道歉以**保全面子**。

The boss tried to save face after the project failed.

項目失敗後老闆試圖**保全面子**。

He made an excuse to save face when he forgot her name.

他忘了她的名字，還找藉口來**保全面子**。

They worked together to help their company save face during the scandal.

他們齊心協力，在醜聞期間幫助公司**保全面子**。

Sometimes people will do anything to save face, even if it means admitting only part of the truth.

有時候人們為了**保全面子**，甚至只說部分實情。