謉 (kuì) - To be ashamed, embarrassed & to feel shame or disgrace.

謉Tone 4

kuì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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謉 · kuì

To be ashamed, embarrassed;

to feel shame or disgrace.

To be ashamed, embarrassedto feel shame or disgrace.

Usage highlights

Feel ashamedShameful expressionSense of shameDeeply ashamedWithout shameShame and remorse

Synonyms

  • 愧— ashamed, guilty
  • 耻— disgrace, shame
  • 羞— shy, ashamed

Antonyms

  • 傲— proud, arrogant
  • 荣— honor, glory

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply ashamed (深感謉愧).
  • She showed no shame (毫无謉色).
  • This behavior brings shame (这种行为令人謉耻).
  • He lowered his head in shame (他因謉愧而低头).

Collocations

  • Feel ashamed(謉愧)
  • Shameful expression(謉色)
  • Sense of shame(謉耻)
  • Deeply ashamed(深謉)
  • Without shame(无謉)
  • Shame and remorse(謉悔)

Idioms

  • Ashamed beyond words(謉不可言)
  • Shame fills the heart(謉满于心)
  • No shame, no remorse(无謉无悔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian ethics, shame (謉) is considered an important moral emotion that guides proper behavior.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese values where maintaining face and avoiding shameful conduct were socially crucial.
  • Ancient texts often discuss 謉 as a virtue that separates moral individuals from those without ethical constraints.

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