Definition
羞耻感 refers to the feeling of shame or a sense of shame — the uncomfortable emotion you experience when you believe you have violated social norms, embarrassed yourself, or fallen short of personal or cultural standards. It is a compound noun (羞耻 'shame' + 感 'feeling') used in psychological, social, and personal contexts.
n
shamesense of shame
Examples
- 羞耻感。Tā yīnwèi shuōhuǎng ér chǎnshēng qiángliè de xiū chǐ gǎn.He felt a strong sense of shame because he lied.
- 羞耻感。Zhè zhǒng xiū chǐ gǎn ràng tā bù gǎn miànduì jiārén.This shame made him afraid to face his family.
- 羞耻感。Bù tóng wénhuà duì xiū chǐ gǎn de dìngyì yǒu suǒ bù tóng.Different cultures define the sense of shame differently.
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