Common Meanings
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xiū羞
To feel ashamed or humiliated; to be shy.
他为自己的粗心感到羞耻
He felt ashamed of his carelessness.
To feel shy, embarrassed, or ashamed.
她因为第一次上台表演而感到有些害羞。
She felt a little shy because it was her first time performing on stage.
To make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed; to put someone to shame.
你别羞我了，这件事我能处理好。
Don't embarrass me, I can handle this matter well.
To present or offer (especially food or tribute) with respect or for a specific purpose.
母亲羞一盘家常小菜，慰藉儿女辛劳
Mother offers a plate of home-cooked dishes to comfort her children's hard work.
When pronounced as xiū, '羞' serves as an archaic variant or synonym for '馐', meaning delicious food or delicacies.
古代帝王的宴席上，珍馐美馔罗列，这般‘羞’食之精美，令人叹为观止
At the banquets of ancient emperors, precious delicacies were arrayed; the exquisite nature of such 'delicacies' was truly breathtaking.