Chinese phrase
有点丢脸 yóu diǎn diū liǎn
Meaning
a bit embarrassing
When to use it
Describes something as slightly embarrassing. It often refers to a small mistake or awkward moment and sounds mild rather than severe.
Example dialogue
我今天上台忘词,真有点丢脸。 wǒ jīn tiān shàng tái wàng cí zhēn yóu diǎn diū liǎn
I forgot my lines on stage today. It was a bit embarrassing.
别这么在意,大家都会紧张。 bié zhè me zài yì dà jiā dū huì jǐn zhāng
Don't take it so seriously. Everyone gets nervous.