碍口
ài​kǒu

embarrassing

  • created sense approved 碍口/礙口 · ài​kǒu · embarrassing

    碍口 / 礙口

    ài​kǒu

    embarrassing

    hesitant or shy to speak out because a topic is too awkward or embarrassing to mention

    他想开口向朋友借钱，又觉得有些碍口。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 碍口/礙口 · ài​kǒu · tongue-tied

    碍口 / 礙口

    ài​kǒu

    tongue-tied

    difficult to pronounce or articulate clearly, causing one to stumble or become tongue-tied while speaking

    这段绕口令念起来非常碍口，我总是读不顺。

    adjective

    created sense