wéi​nán HSK5

to feel awkward

  • created sense approved 为难/為難 · wéi​nán · to feel awkward — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    为难 / 為難

    wéi​nán

    to feel awkward

    To feel embarrassed, puzzled, or in a difficult situation

    为 (literal) → 为/為 · wéi · to be 难 (literal) → 难/難 · nán · to challenge

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  • created sense approved 为难/為難 · wéi​nán · to make things difficult — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    为难 / 為難

    wéi​nán

    to make things difficult

    To create difficulties for someone; to put someone on the spot; to embarrass someone intentionally

    为 (literal) → 为/為 · wéi · to be 难 (literal) → 难/難 · nán · to challenge

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  • created sense approved 为难/為難 · wéi​nán · perplexing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    为难 / 為難

    wéi​nán

    perplexing

    Difficult to deal with; troublesome; thorny (of a task or situation)

    为 (literal) → 为/為 · wéi · to be 难 (literal) → 难/難 · nán · difficult

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