耻 (chǐ) - Shame, disgrace, humiliation & a feeling of guilt or embarrassment about one's

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耻 · chǐ

Shame, disgrace, humiliation;

a feeling of guilt or embarrassment about one's actions or situation.

Shame, disgrace, humiliationa feeling of guilt or embarrassment about one's

Usage highlights

Sense of shameNational humiliationShame and angerDisgracefulShamelessWash away shame

Synonyms

  • 羞— shyness, shame, embarrassment
  • 辱— humiliation, disgrace, insult

Antonyms

  • 荣— glory, honor, credit
  • 誉— reputation, fame, praise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deep shame (感到羞耻) for his mistake.
  • National humiliation (国耻) must not be forgotten.
  • She has no sense of shame (不知羞耻).
  • This brings disgrace (带来耻辱) to our family.

Collocations

  • Sense of shame(羞耻心)
  • National humiliation(国耻)
  • Shame and anger(耻愤)
  • Disgraceful(可耻的)
  • Shameless(无耻的)
  • Wash away shame(雪耻)

Idioms

  • Shameless to the extreme(无耻之尤)
  • Having no sense of shame(恬不知耻)
  • A sense of shame is close to courage(知耻近乎勇)
  • Wipe out disgrace and hatred(报仇雪耻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian ethics, having a sense of shame (知耻) is considered fundamental to moral character.
  • The concept is deeply embedded in Chinese face culture, where public disgrace brings loss of face.
  • Historical events like the 'Century of Humiliation' (百年国耻) shape modern Chinese national identity.

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