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害臊
hàisào
Description
“害臊”的意思是觉得难为情、不好意思。
"害臊" means feeling embarrassed or shy.
这个词是口语，常用来说一个人脸红、害羞的样子。
This word is colloquial and often used to describe someone blushing or feeling shy.
Meanings
害臊hàisào
to feel shy or embarrassed
她被大家一夸就害臊了。
She gets shy whenever everyone praises her.
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Notes
- Nuance
colloquial and informal; 害羞 is more neutral, 害臊 sounds folksier and more spoken.
- Etymology
害 (to suffer/feel) + 臊 (shame), literally 'to feel shame'.
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