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尴尬
gāngà
Description
当我们做错事或遇到很难处理的情况时，常常会觉得很尴尬。
We often feel 尴尬 when we make mistakes or face difficult situations.
这个词可以形容心里不舒服的感觉，也可以形容处境很难办。
This word can describe an uncomfortable feeling or a difficult situation.
Meanings
尴尬gāngà
embarrassed; awkward feeling
我忘了他的名字，真的很尴尬。
I forgot his name; it's really embarrassing.
尴尬gāngà
difficult or awkward (situation)
他现在的处境很尴尬。
His current situation is very awkward.
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Notes
- Etymology
both 尴 and 尬 are bound morphemes used almost only together in this word.
- Nuance
covers both personal embarrassment and objectively awkward, hard-to-handle situations.
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