| 动 appear personally; act in one's own capacity (or on behalf of sb. ): |
| | 出面调停 act as a mediator |
| | 部长亲自出面向大使们说明情况。 The minister personally explained the matter to the ambassadors. |
| | 双方由民间团体出面商谈贸易。 Trade talks are to be held by nongovernmental organizations on both sides. |
| | 为什么你自己不出面？ Why didn't you take up the matter yourself? |
