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According to this article there is a Chinese expression “tu lien” meaning “to lose face”. However, as this is Wade-Giles romanization i.e. an old-fashioned system, I can't decipher it. Please write in Chinese characters, either simplified or complex.
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face (n.)
c.1290, from O.Fr. face, from V.L. *facia, from L. facies "appearance, form, figure," and secondarily "visage, countenance;" probably related to facere "to make" (see factitious). Replaced O.E. andwlita. To face (v.) "confront" is first recorded 1465. To lose face (or save face), 1876, is said to be from Chinese tu lien; to face the music is theatrical. Face-lift (n.) first recorded 1934, from face-lifting (1922).
All the best, and many thanks,
Simon |
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| | Chinese translation:丢脸 | Explanation:
"diu lian" in modern pinyin |
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