How would you translate the word '面子'? I want to describe that a certain action gives you '面子', or that people do things to try and maintain or protect their '面子' but I can't think of an appropriate English word for it.
You just need to use face, prestige, reputation, and so on.


爱面子 be keen on face-saving
保全/顾全面子 save face
丢面子 lose face
给面子 give face to somebody
面子问题 matter of face; issue concerning one’s reputation


I hope that would be useful for you.