Correct
要面子
/ yàomiànzi /
Strokes
Example
As a Verb
be concerned/sensitive about one's reputation; be keen on face-saving
1
Tā
他
hàipà
害怕
shībài
失败
,
yīnwèi
因为
tā
他
hěn
很
yàomiànzi
要面子
。
He was afraid of failure because he didn't want to lose face.
2
Tā
他
sǐ
死
yàomiànzi
要面子
,
bù
不
yuàn
愿
chéngrèn
承认
zìjǐ
自己
cuò
错
le
了
。
He refused to admit that he was wrong out of a false sense of pride.
3
Sǐ
死
yào
要
miànzi
面子
huóshòuzuì
活受罪
puff oneself up at one's own cost; keep up appearance to cover up one's predicament
4
Sǐ
死
yàomiànzi
要面子
save face at all costs