(a feeling of) shame

xiū chǐ

x+iū·1st tonech+ǐ·3rd tone

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She was ashamed of herself for her carelessness.

她为自己的粗心感到羞耻。

She is ashamed of what she's done.

她为自己所做的事感到羞耻。

She was ashamed of her children's behavior.

她为自己孩子的行为感到羞耻。

I am ashamed of your despicable deed.

我为你的卑鄙行径感到羞耻。

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