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愧疚
kuìjiù
Description
当一个人做错事，让别人受到伤害的时候，心里会很难过，这种感觉就叫愧疚。
When a person does something wrong and causes harm to others, the feeling of sadness inside is called 愧疚.
愧疚常常和道歉一起用，表示又后悔又不安。
愧疚 is often used with apologizing, expressing both regret and unease.
Meanings
愧疚kuìjiù
to feel guilty and ashamed
我没能帮他，心里很愧疚。
I couldn't help him and felt very guilty.
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Notes
- Etymology
愧 (ashamed) + 疚 (remorse/guilt), combining two near-synonym characters for guilty feelings.
- Nuance
stronger and more inward than 抱歉; describes a lasting feeling, not a polite apology.
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