出面 chūmiàn to appear personally
to appear personally; to step in; to step forth; to show up
How to remember 出面: 出 go out + 面 face = to appear personally.
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How it is used
- 'To step forward / come forward personally' to handle something - 由他出面协调 (yóu tā chūmiàn xiétiáo) to have him personally step in and mediate.
- Implies putting one's own presence/name behind an action, often to lend weight or take responsibility publicly.