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embarrassment in Chinese

embarrassment in Chinese is 羞恥, 丢脸的事 — embarrassment means a feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.

embarrassment in Chinese

羞恥
noun
Pronounced: xiū chǐ
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
丢脸的事
noun
Pronounced: diū liǎn de shì
A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.

What does "embarrassment" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
    "He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake."
  2. noun A person or thing that causes shame or discredit to others.
    "The scandal became a major embarrassment for the government."

embarrassment in a sentence

  • He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake.
  • To her embarrassment, her phone rang loudly during the ceremony.
  • The scandal became a major embarrassment for the government.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "embarrassment" in Chinese?

"embarrassment" in Chinese is 羞恥, 丢脸的事. embarrassment means: A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.

How do you pronounce 羞恥?

"embarrassment" in Chinese is 羞恥, pronounced "xiū chǐ".

How do you use "embarrassment" in a sentence?

Example: "He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake." In Chinese, "embarrassment" is 羞恥, 丢脸的事.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "embarrassment": 羞恥, 丢脸的事.

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