羞耻感 (xiū chǐ gǎn) — shame, sense of shame
Definition
A noun meaning the feeling of shame — the internal emotional experience, not the act itself. Often used in psychological or cultural contexts (e.g., how cultures handle guilt and 羞耻感).
noun
shamesense of shame
Examples
- 羞耻感。Tā yīn wèi shuō huǎng ér chǎn shēng qiáng liè 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 miàn duì jiā rén.This shame made him afraid to face his family.
- 羞耻感。Bù tóng wén huà duì xiū chǐ gǎn de dìng yì yǒu suǒ bù tóng.Different cultures define the sense of shame differently.
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