Chinese
gāngà
Meaning: awkward; embarrassed; in a dilemma
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這場誤會讓他陷入了尷尬的境地。
这场误会让他陷入了尴尬的境地。
This misunderstanding put him in an awkward situation.
他試圖轉移話題,避開那個尷尬的問題。
He tried to change the subject to avoid that awkward question.
面對這個尷尬的局面,他只能無奈地苦笑。
Facing this awkward situation, he could only smile bitterly in resignation.
他憑著機智的反應,成功化解了尷尬的局面。
With his quick-witted response, he successfully diffused the awkward situation.
他說話總是不知深淺,經常讓氣氛變得很尷尬。
He always speaks without knowing the proper measure, often making the atmosphere very awkward.

Usage Notes

Describes feeling uncomfortable or difficult to deal with due to a specific situation.

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