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给脸

gěi liǎn

2-character word Traditional 給臉

What 给脸 means

1. colloquialto show respect; to give face (esp. in public to avoid embarrassment); (often sarcastic) to treat with basic courtesy (implying the recipient is undeserving)

The characters in 给脸

• 给gěito; for; for the benefit of
• 脸liǎnface

Words starting with 给脸

• 给脸不要脸gěi liǎn bù yào liǎn(colloquial) to respond with arrogance or disrespect when shown courtesy…

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