(kuì) — (bound form) ashamed; guilty

Définition

愧 is a bound form meaning 'ashamed / guilty' — it always combines with another character (e.g. 惭愧, 愧疚) rather than standing alone. Synonyms like 羞 target the social feeling; 愧 leans toward conscience and inner guilt.

bound form
(bound form) ashamedguilty

Exemples

  • Kǎo shì méi kǎo hǎo, wǒ hěn cán kuì.
    I didn't do well on the exam, so I feel very ashamed.
  • Tā zuò shì guāng míng lěi luò, wèn xīn wú kuì.
    He acts openly and honestly, with a clear conscience.
  • Tā duì céng jīng de xíng wéi gǎn dào shēn qiè de kuì jiù.
    She felt deep guilt over her past actions.

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