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直面现实

zhí miàn xiàn shí
verb phrase★Intermediate💡 face reality
formal

To confront and accept the harsh or unpleasant truth of a situation without avoidance.

面对失败,我们需要直面现实,找出问题所在。

When facing failure, we need to face reality and identify the root cause.

直面现实意味着接受自己能力的局限。

Facing reality means accepting the limitations of one's abilities.

💡

Often used in personal development, psychology, or problem-solving contexts to emphasize the importance of acknowledging difficulties.

Collocations

直面现实的勇气the courage to face reality直面现实的态度an attitude of facing reality直面现实的能力the ability to face reality

Synonyms

面对现实正视现实接受现实

Antonyms

逃避现实回避现实自欺欺人

Related Phrases

接受现实phrase
to accept reality
面对现实phrase
to confront reality

💡Pro Tip

When to use '直面现实'

Use this phrase when someone is avoiding a difficult truth or situation and needs encouragement to confront it. It implies both recognition and acceptance of the reality, often with a sense of bravery or maturity.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoiding '直面现实'

Do not use this phrase when the situation is trivial or when the person is already dealing with the reality. It is most appropriate for serious or challenging circumstances where denial or avoidance is a concern.

📖Word Origin

直面 (zhí miàn) means 'to face directly' and 现实 (xiàn shí) means 'reality'. The phrase combines these two to form a compound meaning 'to confront reality head-on'.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in advice or motivational contexts to encourage someone to stop ignoring or denying a problem and instead address it directly. It carries a slightly formal or serious tone.

Word Breakdown

直面
to face directly
compound verb
+
现实
reality
noun
汉英词典

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