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“shameful” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkě chǐ

Example

我觉得你这样做很可耻。wǒ jué de nǐ zhè yàng zuò hěn ké chǐ

I think what you are doing is very shameful.

Illustration for 可耻 (shameful)

How to say “shameful” in Chinese

“Shameful” in Chinese is 可耻 (kě chǐ).

Marks conduct or character as morally bad enough to bring shame and loss of respect.

Full entry for 可耻: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 可耻

这是一个可耻的谎言。zhè shì yí gè ké chǐ de huǎng yán

This is a shameful lie.

Tips for using 可耻

  • English speakers often confuse this judgment of an act or character with ashamed, which describes the feeling of the person who feels shame.

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