bossidy Posted October 24, 2008 at 02:58 PM Report Posted October 24, 2008 at 02:58 PM Can this be used to mean "in the presence of"? Thanks in advance... Quote
bossidy Posted October 24, 2008 at 03:05 PM Author Report Posted October 24, 2008 at 03:05 PM I'm confused by the use of "面儿" in the following...any ideas? Thanks 当着那么多亲戚朋友的面儿，新娘不害羞吗 Quote
leeyah Posted October 24, 2008 at 03:12 PM Report Posted October 24, 2008 at 03:12 PM Yes, exactly that 她是当着证人的面说的 = she spoke in front of the witnesses 当着他人的面 = in the presence of others 当着孩子们吵架 = quarrel in front of the children Quote
leeyah Posted October 24, 2008 at 03:16 PM Report Posted October 24, 2008 at 03:16 PM 面 + 北方 erhua (adding of 儿 to nouns in the North originated in Manchu dialect I think ) Doesn't the bride feel embarrassed in front of so many relatives and friends? Quote
roddy Posted October 25, 2008 at 12:21 AM Report Posted October 25, 2008 at 12:21 AM Merging - no need for two topics for one sentence. Look up 当面 in the dictionary and things might be clearer. Quote
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