不好意思 — “To feel embarrassed or shy”
不好意思 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel embarrassed or shy”. To be apologetic for causing minor inconvenience; to be reluctant or awkward to do something.
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不好意思 Pronunciation and Pinyin
不好意思 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 不好意思
我不好意思打扰你，但有件事想请教。
I feel a bit awkward to disturb you, but there's something I'd like to ask.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不好意思
What does 不好意思 mean?
不好意思 (bù hǎo yì si) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel embarrassed or shy”.
How do you pronounce 不好意思?
不好意思 is pronounced bù hǎo yì si in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 不好意思?
①表示碍于情面而只能怎样或不便怎样。②害羞；难为情。