A polite phrase used as an apology for minor inconveniences, or when feeling shy or unworthy when giving or receiving a gift or kindness; similar to "pardon me" or "excuse me".

interesting; enjoyable; fun

boring; dull; of no interest; also describes feeling bored or listless

To feel no shame or embarrassment; to be bold enough to do something socially awkward. Used in rhetorical questions or in the negative form [[不好意思|不好意思|bu4 hao3 yi4 si5]].

A small gift or gesture given to show one's appreciation or kindness; often used as a polite expression when presenting a gift to someone else

(colloquial) reaching a high standard; splendid; wonderful; delightful

to do something as a mere token of appreciation; to express gratitude or respect by giving a small gift or treating someone to a meal

not playing fair or being a bad friend; showing a lack of loyalty or consideration for others

To be hesitant or stumble in one's speech; to hem and haw

uninteresting; dull; of no interest; meaningless

(legal) A formal expression of one's will to produce a specific legal effect, such as making a request or an admission.

(dialect) to be hesitant or speak indistinctly when one is unwilling or unable to state their true meaning clearly

(literary or humble) to feel reluctant or hesitant to bother someone; to feel embarrassed about making a request