English–Chinese
“ashamed” in Chinese
How to say “ashamed” in Chinese
“Ashamed” in Chinese is 羞愧 (xiū kuì).
The uneasy feeling that follows a mistake when embarrassment and a troubled conscience arrive together.
Example sentences with 羞愧
她在众人面前低下头，脸上露出羞愧的神色。tā zài zhòng rén miàn qián dī xià tou liǎn shàng lù chū xiū kuì de shén sè
She lowered her head in front of everyone, and a look of shame appeared on her face.
Tips for using 羞愧
- English speakers may use "embarrassed" for many minor awkward moments, but this Chinese word usually carries a stronger moral weight and is not just about feeling socially awkward.
Other Chinese words for “ashamed”
他说的话让我有点惭愧。tā shuō de huà ràng wǒ yóu diǎn cán kuì
His words made me feel a little ashamed.