窝囊
wōnang
Description
"窝囊"是说一个人很没用、太软弱，遇到事情不敢站出来，让人觉得他很没有本事。
"窝囊" describes a person who is useless and weak, afraid to stand up when facing problems, making others think he is incompetent.
它也可以指心里很憋屈、很难受，比如受了委屈却不能说出来。
It can also mean feeling very frustrated and uncomfortable inside, like being wronged but unable to speak out.
Meanings
窝囊wōnang
useless, cowardly, spineless (of a person)
他太窝囊了，别人欺负他也不敢说话。
He is so timid that he doesn't dare to speak up when others bully him.
窝囊wōnang
feeling frustrated, aggrieved, or humiliated
这件事让我心里特别窝囊。
This matter makes me feel especially frustrated.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
carries a dismissive, contemptuous tone; stronger and more colloquial than 没用.
- Etymology
窝 (nest) + 囊 (bag); a colloquial northern word, often used in speech.
In videos
“看这废物这窝囊样，跟他这种人还费什么话？”
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