shy · embarrassed · bashful

hài xiū

h+ài·4th tonex+iū·1st tone

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Don't be too shy.

别太害羞。

Dad looked at Mom shyly.

爸爸害羞地看着媽媽。

Generally, Japanese people are shy.

一般而言，日本人很害羞。

Don't be shy.

不要害羞。

Tom is shy.

汤姆害羞。

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