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awkward in Chinese

awkward in Chinese is 拙劣, 不愉快 — awkward means causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.

awkward in Chinese

拙劣
adj
Pronounced: zhuō liè
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
不愉快
adj
Pronounced: bù yú kuài
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.

What does "awkward" mean?

  1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
    "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
  2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
    "He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
  3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
    "The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs."

awkward in a sentence

  • There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat.
  • She felt awkward meeting her ex at the party.
  • He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball.
  • The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "awkward" in Chinese?

"awkward" in Chinese is 拙劣, 不愉快. awkward means: Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.

How do you pronounce 拙劣?

"awkward" in Chinese is 拙劣, pronounced "zhuō liè".

How do you use "awkward" in a sentence?

Example: "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat." In Chinese, "awkward" is 拙劣, 不愉快.

Are there other ways to say "awkward" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "awkward": 拙劣, 不愉快.

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