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畀bei2面min2

bei2 min2bì miàn

English

  1. to give face to; "do me the honor"
  2. to do something for somebody as a gesture of respect, even if one may not be very eager to do so
  3. to be respectful; to pay respects

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 睇在某人份上去做某啲嘢,即使唔係咁想做都會做
  2. 做啲嘢去表示尊重

Examples

  • 嗰嗰畀面當佢喺阿頭。

    He is looked up to by all as their leader.

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  • 你應該畀面出席老細個派對啦。

    You should attend the boss's party as a token of respect.

  • 今日係阿哥嘅大日子,我俾面佢,唔同你嘈住。

    It's my brother's big day. I'm not going to make a scene with you, only out of respect for him. ----

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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