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不好意思
Idiombùhǎoyìsi
Description
"不好意思"是很常用的话，可以用来说对不起，也可以表示有点害羞。
"不好意思" is a very common phrase that can be used to say sorry or to express a bit of shyness.
你想问别人问题的时候，也常常先说"不好意思"。
When you want to ask someone a question, you often start by saying "不好意思".
Meanings
不好意思bùhǎoyìsi
excuse me; sorry (mild apology)
不好意思，请问洗手间在哪里？
Excuse me, where is the restroom?
不好意思bùhǎoyìsi
to feel embarrassed or shy
大家都看着我，我真不好意思。
Everyone is looking at me, I feel really embarrassed.
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Notes
- Nuance
milder and more everyday than 对不起; often softens a request or shows shyness.
- Etymology
literally "not good feeling/face," i.e. feeling awkward or embarrassed.
In videos
“我知道了。”她会有一点觉得不好意思。”
“对，不好意思啊，就是顺便打个岔。”
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