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.

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