bù​hǎo​yì​si HSK2

sorry

  • created reference approved 不好意思 → 害羞 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    不好意思 bù​hǎo​yì​si

    害羞 hài​xiū

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 不好意思 · bù​hǎo​yì​si · to feel embarrassed — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    不好意思

    bù​hǎo​yì​si

    to feel embarrassed

    To feel shy, ashamed, or embarrassed by something.

    不 (literal) → 不 · bù · not 好意思 (literal) → 好意思 · hǎo​yì​si · to have the nerve

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  • created sense approved 不好意思 · bù​hǎo​yì​si · to find it difficult — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    不好意思

    bù​hǎo​yì​si

    to find it difficult

    To find it awkward or difficult to do something because of social pressure or concern for another person's feelings; to be reluctant to refuse or impose.

    不 (literal) → 不 · bù · not 好意思 (literal) → 好意思 · hǎo​yì​si · to have the nerve

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  • created sense approved 不好意思 · bù​hǎo​yì​si · sorry — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    不好意思

    bù​hǎo​yì​si

    sorry

    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".

    不 (literal) → 不 · bù · not 好意思 (literal) → 好意思 · hǎo​yì​si · to have the nerve

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