惭愧

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cánkuì
Meaning: ashamed and embarrassed
Example
他因为迟到而感到惭愧。
cánkuì

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惭愧 (cánkuì) meaning in English
cánkuì

惭愧 (cánkuì) is an adjective that describes a feeling of shame or embarrassment, often due to a mistake or failure. It conveys a sense of guilt or regret, typically in social contexts where one has fallen short of expectations.

The character 惭 (cán) originally meant

💬 Example Sentences

他因为迟到而感到惭愧。
cánkuì
He felt ashamed for being late.
她对没有完成任务感到惭愧。
cánkuì
She felt ashamed for not completing her task.

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