this life; lose face
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
this life; this lifetime; the present existence
Often used in Buddhist or religious contexts to refer to the current incarnation, as opposed to previous (前生) or future (来生) lives. Commonly appears in compound words like 现世报 (karmic retribution in this life).
He only believes in this life, not the next life.
He committed many evils and finally received his karmic retribution in this life.
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Neglecting this life to cultivate the next is just a form of self-comfort.
verb
to lose face; to make a fool of oneself; to disgrace oneself
informalColloquial and informal usage, often implying public embarrassment. Frequently appears in the phrase '活现世' (utterly disgraceful) or '现世宝' (laughing stock). Can be used as a stative verb meaning 'disgraceful' in certain contexts.
What you're doing is really making a total fool of yourself!
Hurry up and leave; stop embarrassing yourself here.
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He became a laughing stock in everyone's eyes.
Going out dressed like that, aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself?