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惭愧
cánkuì
Description
当我们做错了事，或者觉得对不起别人的时候，心里会有一种不好的感觉，这就是惭愧。
When we do something wrong or feel sorry to others, we have a bad feeling inside, which is 惭愧.
人们常常在没有做好一件事以后说自己很惭愧。
People often say they feel 惭愧 after not doing something well.
Meanings
惭愧cánkuì
ashamed; feeling guilty or embarrassed
我没帮上忙，真的很惭愧。
I couldn't help and feel really ashamed.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
惭 and 愧 both mean 'ashamed', combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
often used politely when accepting praise you feel you don't deserve.
In videos
“想想也真是惭愧”
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