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不好意思 — meaning in English

bù hǎo yì si

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English meaning

  • abashed adj Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
  • ashamed adj Feeling shame, embarrassment, or guilt over something one has done or been associated with.
  • confused adj Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening.
  • perplexed adjective Confused and unable to understand something.
  • sheepish adj Having the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.

Senses

不好意思 is used for these senses in English:

  • I'm sorry Indicates the speaker's apology.
  • abashed Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
  • ashamed (chiefly, of someone in trouble and undergoing punishment for doing something wrong) Feeling shame or guilt.
  • confused chaotic, jumbled or muddled
  • hangdog Low; sneaking; ashamed.
  • pardon me (idiomatic) Sorry; said as an apology.
  • perplexed Confused or puzzled.
  • sheepish Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.

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