謶 (zhuó) - To be ashamed & to feel shame

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zhuó ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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謶 · zhuó

To be ashamed;

to feel shame;

to be embarrassed or humiliated.

To be ashamedto feel shameto be embarrassed or humiliated.

Usage highlights

Feel ashamedBe humiliatedSense of shameShame and regretDeeply ashamedFace shame

Synonyms

  • 羞— shy; ashamed; bashful
  • 愧— ashamed; conscience-stricken
  • 惭— ashamed; abashed

Antonyms

  • 傲— proud; arrogant
  • 骄— proud; haughty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply ashamed of his actions (謶于其行).
  • She was embarrassed by the public mistake (因公开错误而謶).
  • The criticism left him feeling humiliated (批评使他感到謶).

Collocations

  • Feel ashamed(謶愧)
  • Be humiliated(謶辱)
  • Sense of shame(謶感)
  • Shame and regret(謶悔)
  • Deeply ashamed(深謶)
  • Face shame(面謶)

Idioms

  • To feel ashamed and unable to face others(謶无以对)
  • Shame makes one speechless(謶口无言)
  • Shamed to the point of anger(謶怒交加)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, shame (謶) is considered an important moral emotion that helps regulate social behavior.
  • The concept of shame is closely related to the Confucian idea of 'face' and social propriety.
  • Feeling shame was traditionally seen as a sign of moral conscience and potential for self-improvement.

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