面临 miànlín to face something
to face something; to be confronted with
How to remember 面临: 面 face + 临 to approach = to face something.
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How it is used
- To face/be confronted with (a situation, usually challenging) - 面临困难 (miànlín kùnnan) face difficulties; 面临选择 (miànlín xuǎnzé) be faced with a choice.
- Abstract confrontation with circumstances (problems, risks, decisions). Vs 面对 (miànduì), which can also be facing a person or thing physically; 面临 is only for situations.