顧面子 [顾－－]

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Pinyin gù miàn zi

Definitions (粵典–words.hk)
  1. 形容詞
    在意​自己​嘅​形象
    attending to / caring about one's own reputation; having high self-esteem
    • 雖然佢好窮，但係都好顧面子，唔鍾意人幫。
      虽然佢好穷，但系都好顾面子，唔钟意人帮。
      Although he is broke, he has high self-esteem, and doesn't like receiving help.
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    虽然佢好穷，但系都好顾面子，唔钟意人帮。
    雖然佢好窮，但係都好顧面子，唔鍾意人幫。
    • Although he is broke, he has high self-esteem, and doesn't like receiving help.