HSKReadyGet the app不好意思
to feel embarrassed; to be sorry
HSK 2
Pronunciation
不4
Fourth tone: falling
好3
Third tone: low, then rising
意4
Fourth tone: falling
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Neutral tone
Tone marks follow the source pinyin. Listen to the complete word to practise connected pronunciation.
Usage in this example
Describes feeling embarrassed or shy when praised by a teacher, or serves as a polite apology meaning excuse me when interrupting someone.
Example sentence
他被老师表扬时，觉得不好意思。
He felt embarrassed when the teacher praised him.
