How common it is
面临 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say miànlín slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
面临表示正要碰到某种情况。
miàn lín biǎo shì zhèng yào pèng dào mǒu zhǒng qíng kuàng。
面临 means to be facing a situation.
Context note
面临常用于问题、考试和挑战。
miàn lín cháng yòng yú wèn tí 、 kǎo shì hé tiǎo zhàn。
It is often used with problems, exams, and challenges.
5 examples
他们面临考试。
tā men miàn lín kǎo shì。
They are facing an exam.
我们面临困难。
wǒ men miàn lín kùn nán。
We are facing difficulties.
他面临选择。
tā miàn lín xuǎn zé。
He is facing a choice.
学校面临新问题。
xué xiào miàn lín xīn wèn tí。
The school is facing new problems.
面临变化要冷静。
miàn lín biàn huà yào lěng jìng。
Stay calm when facing changes.
5 mini stories
老师说，面临问题时先别急。
lǎo shī shuō， miàn lín wèn tí shí xiān bié jí。
The teacher said not to rush when facing problems.
他们面临很大的压力。
tā men miàn lín hěn dà de yā lì。
They are facing a lot of pressure.
孩子面临新的学习内容。
hái zi miàn lín xīn de xué xí nèi róng。
The child is facing new learning content.
面临考试，大家都在复习。
miàn lín kǎo shì， dà jiā dōu zài fù xí。
Facing the exam, everyone is reviewing.
面临困难时，要想办法。
miàn lín kùn nán shí， yào xiǎng bàn fǎ。
When facing difficulties, find a way.