害羞

• Pinyin: hài xiū
• Desglose de hanzi: 害 = feel, suffer; 羞 = 羊 (sheep) + 丑 (ugly/clumsy) — a shy, clumsy lamb; embarrassment

Significado

tímido; avergonzado (por timidez)

A common adjective and psychological descriptor. Unlike 害臊 (which involves moral shame), 害羞 is simply social shyness or embarrassment. Used to describe personality traits, reactions to compliments, or reticence in new social environments.

Ejemplos

1. 她天生性格内向，初次见面时总是表现得十分害羞，不善于主动与人交流。
2. 孩子在陌生环境中容易感到害羞，家长应给予充分的鼓励和耐心，帮助他们慢慢适应。
3. 被老师当众表扬后，他害羞地低下头，不知道该如何回应那突如其来的赞美。

Guía de uso

Contexto: personality, social interaction, psychology, everyday

Tono: gentle

Correcto

• 面对记者的采访，这位年轻的获奖者显得有些害羞，回答问题时声音轻柔而略显局促。(Faced with the journalist's interview, the young award winner seemed a little shy, answering questions with a soft voice and slight awkwardness.)
• 刚进入新班级时，许多同学都会感到害羞，但只要主动交流，很快就能融入集体。(When first entering a new class, many students feel shy, but by taking the initiative to communicate they can quickly become part of the group.)

Incorrecto

• 害羞 when 害臊 is meant — if shame involves wrongdoing use 害臊; 害羞 is for innocent shyness only

Origen e historia

害 (to feel/suffer) + 羞 (shame, shyness) — to feel shy or self-conscious

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal