Meanings
- face; honorOne's face or position of dignity in encounting others.
Written Forms
체면Hangul
體面Hanja
Examples from Lessons (3)
In fact, this habit of speaking in a roundabout way is also deeply connected to the way Korean culture respects the other person's face.
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It is time for sophisticated conversational skills that allow us to assert our intentions while also saving face for the other party.
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Even when presenting critical feedback, choosing an indirect style of communication to avoid causing the other party to lose face is the best approach.
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