Definition
难为情 (nánwéiqíng) describes feeling embarrassed, self-conscious, or awkward in a social situation — often because of receiving unexpected praise or making a minor mistake. It's closer to 'flustered with embarrassment' than 害羞 (xiū, shy as a personality trait), and slightly milder than 尴尬 (gān'gà, which emphasizes an awkward situation itself).
adjective
embarrassedashamedshy
Examples
- ，难为情。Tā shōu dào nàme guìzhòng de lǐwù, juéde hěn nán wéi qíng.She felt embarrassed upon receiving such an expensive gift.
- ，难为情。Zài dàjiā miànqián chànggē chàng cuò le, tā fēicháng nán wéi qíng.He was very embarrassed after singing the wrong notes in front of everyone.
- ，难为情。Bié ràng wǒ zuò nà zhǒng shì, wǒ huì juéde nán wéi qíng de.Don't ask me to do that kind of thing; I'd feel embarrassed.
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