Korean word

수치심

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuchisim

Meaning

  • nounembarrassment

Example

실수를 하고 나서 수치심을 느꼈다.sil su reul ha go na seo su chi si meul neu kkyeot tta

I felt embarrassed after making a mistake.

Illustration for 수치심 (embarrassment)

More examples

수치심이 생겨서 목소리가 떨렸다.su chi si mi saeng gyeo seo mok sso ri ga tteol lyeot tta

My voice trembled because I felt embarrassed.

Core concept

A painful feeling that arises when one's behavior or condition falls short of social or moral standards.

Common phrases

  • 수치심이 생기다su chi si mi saeng gi da

    embarrassment arises

  • 수치심이 가시다su chi si mi ka si da

    embarrassment fades

Similar words

부끄러움pukkeureoum: A mild self-conscious feeling that causes shyness when other people are paying attention.
창피changpi: An everyday feeling of embarrassment after a public mistake makes someone want to hide.
민망함minmangham: An uneasy feeling of awkwardness when a social moment leaves someone unsure how to act.

Definition in Korean

자기 행동이나 상태가 사회적·도덕적 기준에 어긋나서 부끄럽고 불편한 마음cha gi haeng dong i na sang tae ga sa hoe jeok to deok jjeok ki ju ne eo geun na seo pu kkeu reop kko pul pyeon han ma eum

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins elements meaning shame and mind or feeling, forming a word for a shameful state of mind.

Usage tips

  • The term sounds more formal and weighty than casual talk about feeling awkward, so it fits discussions of conduct, reputation, or moral mistakes.

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