面对……

miànduì...

face / in the face of... (面对……)

面对 means “face” or “when faced with.” It introduces the problem or situation before saying how someone responds.

Anchor example

面对困难，我们不能轻易放弃。

Miànduì kùnnan, wǒmen bù néng qīngyì fàngqì.

Facing difficulties, we cannot give up easily.

HSK 4

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15 exercises

Lesson summary

Read the sample sentence and notice how 面对…… works in the frame: 面对 A，B.

Explanation

面对 can be used as a verb or as a preposition-like phrase at the beginning of a sentence. It is often followed by a challenge, problem, change, choice, or person. Do not confuse it with 见面, which means “meet.” After 面对 A, the next clause usually gives an attitude, action, or response.

Structure Patterns

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Grammar pattern

面对 A，B

introduces a situation, challenge, person, or problem someone must deal with

面对困难，我们不能轻易放弃。

Miànduì kùnnan, wǒmen bù néng qīngyì fàngqì.

Facing difficulties, we cannot give up easily.

Common Mistakes

Confusing 面对 with 见面: 我明天面对朋友。For meeting a friend, say 我明天见朋友. 面对 means face/deal with.
Forgetting the response clause: 面对困难。Usually add what happens next: 面对困难，我们不能放弃。

Usage Notes

Common objects: 困难, 问题, 选择, 变化, 挑战.
The second clause often states an attitude or action.
It sounds stronger and more serious than 遇到.

Practice

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Fill in the blank:

____困难，我们不能轻易放弃。

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