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自觉形秽 — “To feel ashamed of one's inferiority”

自觉形秽 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel ashamed of one's inferiority”. To feel overshadowed or inadequate when compared to others. Literally, “feel oneself shabby/unseemly”.

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自觉形秽 Pronunciation and Pinyin

自觉形秽 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
自
zì6from, self, naturally
觉
jué9perceive, wake, sleep
形
xíng7physical form or shape
秽
huì11dirty, filthy, foul

Example Sentence with 自觉形秽

每次看到她出色的演讲,我都会不自觉地产生一种自觉形秽的感觉。
Every time I see her excellent presentation, I can't help but feel a sense of inadequacy.

Idioms Related to 自觉形秽

Synonyms of 自觉形秽

  • zì自cán惭xíng形huì秽ashamed of one's inferiority

More idioms starting with 自

  • zì自shàng上ér而xià下From top to bottom
  • zì自xià下ér而shàng上from the bottom up
  • zì自bù不dài待yán言goes without saying
  • zì自bù不liàng量lì力overestimate one's own abilities
  • zì自yè业zì自dé得reap what one has sown
  • zì自chǎn产zì自xiāo销produce and sell one's own products
  • zì自jīn今yǐ以wǎng往From now on
  • zì自jīn今yǐ已hòu后From now on
  • zì自jīn今yǐ已wǎng往from now on
  • zì自jīn今ér而hòu后from now on
  • zì自yǐ以wéi为dé得jì计to fancy one's own clever scheme
  • zì自yǐ以wéi为shì是self-righteous and opinionated

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Questions about 自觉形秽

What does 自觉形秽 mean?

自觉形秽 (zì jué xíng huì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel ashamed of one's inferiority”.

How do you pronounce 自觉形秽?

自觉形秽 is pronounced zì jué xíng huì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 自觉形秽 literally mean?

Literally, 自觉形秽 means “feel oneself shabby/unseemly”. It is used to mean “to feel ashamed of one's inferiority”.

What is the Chinese definition of 自觉形秽?

本指羞愧自己的容貌举止不如别人。后也泛指与人相比,自愧不如。

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