尶 (gān) - Embarrassed & awkward

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gān ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

尶 · gān

Embarrassed;

awkward;

ill at ease;

constrained in manner.

Embarrassedawkwardill at ease

Usage highlights

Awkward situationFeel embarrassedAwkward expressionAwkward atmosphereAvoid awkwardnessExtremely awkward

Synonyms

  • 尴尬— awkward; embarrassed
  • 窘迫— embarrassed; in straitened circumstances
  • 难堪— embarrassed; hard to bear

Antonyms

  • 自然— natural; at ease
  • 从容— composed; unhurried
  • 大方— generous; natural and poised

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt quite awkward (尶尬) at the party.
  • The situation became very embarrassing (尶尬的局面).
  • She gave an awkward (尶尬的) smile.
  • We had an awkward (尶尬的) silence.

Collocations

  • Awkward situation(尶尬局面)
  • Feel embarrassed(感到尶尬)
  • Awkward expression(尶尬表情)
  • Awkward atmosphere(尶尬气氛)
  • Avoid awkwardness(避免尶尬)
  • Extremely awkward(十分尶尬)

Idioms

  • To be in an awkward predicament(处境尶尬)
  • To feel embarrassed and ill at ease(感到尶尬不安)
  • An awkward situation that's hard to resolve(尶尬难解)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a variant form of 尴, primarily used in the compound 尶尬.
  • Represents the concept of social discomfort and awkwardness in interpersonal relationships.
  • The character structure reflects the constrained, uneasy meaning through its complex composition.

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