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Chinese

jiǒng
Meaning: embarrassed; awkward; in an embarrassing situation
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example

他在眾人面前答錯了問題,窘得滿臉通紅。
他在众人面前答错了问题,窘得满脸通红。
He answered a question incorrectly in front of everyone and was so embarrassed that his face turned bright red.

Usage Notes

It describes a person who feels awkward or a situation that is difficult to handle, and it can also suggest being in financial or material difficulty.

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