愧对 (kuì duì) — to feel ashamed before (someone); to let (someone) down
Definition
愧对 is a formal verb meaning to feel you have failed or let down someone who trusted you — often paired with 信任, 期望 or 帮助. Not a general 'sorry'; the shame is specifically toward the other person.
verb
to feel ashamed before (someone)to let (someone) down
Examples
- 愧对。Wǒ kuì duì fù mǔ de qī wàng.I let down my parents' expectations.
- 愧对。Tā jué de zì jǐ kuì duì lǎo shī de xìn rèn.He feels he has failed the teacher's trust.
- 愧对。Tā kuì duì péng you de bāng zhù.She feels ashamed before her friend's help.
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