Meanings
Calque of Chinese 丟臉／丢脸 (diūliǎn) or 丟面子／丢面子 (diū miànzi), both literally “lose face”.
How to pronounce "lose face":
AU
To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.
Example Sentences
1
The CEO didn't want to lose face by admitting that the company was struggling.
2
He refused to back down from the argument, not wanting to lose face.
3
He would rather quit than lose face by being fired.