謑 (xǐ) - To be ashamed & to suffer disgrace or humiliation.

謑Tone 3

xǐ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

謑 · xǐ

To be ashamed;

to suffer disgrace or humiliation.

To be ashamedto suffer disgrace or humiliation.

Usage highlights

shame and disgracesuffer humiliationdisgrace and insultbear shamefeel ashamedpublic humiliation

Synonyms

  • 耻— shame, disgrace
  • 辱— humiliation, insult
  • 羞— shyness, shame
  • 愧— guilt, remorse

Antonyms

  • 荣— glory, honor
  • 誉— reputation, fame
  • 光— brightness, honor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply ashamed (謑耻).
  • They suffered public humiliation (謑辱).
  • The scandal brought disgrace to the family (謑诟).

Collocations

  • shame and disgrace(謑耻)
  • suffer humiliation(謑辱)
  • disgrace and insult(謑诟)
  • bear shame(謑负)
  • feel ashamed(謑愧)
  • public humiliation(謑谤)

Idioms

  • To bear shame and humiliation(忍謑含垢)
  • To suffer disgrace and insult(蒙謑受辱)
  • To feel deep shame and remorse(謑耻于心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, maintaining face and avoiding shame were paramount social values.
  • Characters related to shame and disgrace often appear in moral teachings about proper conduct.
  • The concept of 謑 reflects the Confucian emphasis on reputation and social standing.

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