Writing
面对 (miàn duì) — how to say "to face" in Chinese
面对
To face, to confront
verb
Character composition
面
face; surface
对
toward, facing
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
面对观众
miàn duì guān zhòng
face the audience
面对问题
miàn duì wèn tí
face a problem
面对现实
miàn duì xiàn shí
face reality
Examples
在生活中，我们每个人都要学会勇敢地面对各种挑战。
In life, each of us must learn to bravely face various challenges.
面对困难。
To face difficulties.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to face" in Chinese?
"to face" in Chinese is 面对 (miàn duì).
What does 面对 mean in English?
面对 (miàn duì) means "To face, to confront".
How is 面对 pronounced?
It is pronounced miàn duì (written as mian dui, miandui). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to face" in Chinese characters?
It is written 面对: 面 has 9 strokes, 对 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 面对?
面对 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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