min6 pei4面皮
Jyutpingmin6 pei4
Yalemihn pèih
Definition
One's sense of shame, or how easily one feels embarrassed.
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How it's used
Refers to one's threshold for embarrassment or social shame. When someone is described as having thick skin, it implies they are immune to criticism or social awkwardness. It is almost exclusively used in the context of being thick or thin, reflecting how much social pressure a person can withstand.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
He is so shameless, how could he even say that?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal skin on your face, as it is a metaphorical measure of personality. Using it to describe physical skin texture will sound confusing to native speakers.
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