HSK 7
看在X的面子上
For the sake of X
Explanation
The structure '看在X的面子上' is used to express doing something for someone's sake, out of respect or regard for someone (X). X is usually a person one respects or has a special relationship with. For example: 'I agree for her sake'.
Examples
我是看在她的面子上才答应的。
三位客人看在老人的面子上又坐下了。
Learn “看在X的面子上” effectively
The grammar point “看在X的面子上” (For the sake of X) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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