可耻

• ピンイン: kě chǐ
• 漢字の分解: 可 = 丁 + 口; 耻 = 耳 (ear) + 止 (stop)

意味

恥ずべき／卑劣だ

A strong moral judgment indicating that something violates ethical standards and should be condemned. Often used in public discourse to criticize corruption, betrayal, or morally reprehensible acts. Carries a heavier tone than simply saying something is wrong.

例文

1. 背叛朋友的信任是非常可耻的行为。
2. 他们为了利益出卖国家机密，实在可耻。
3. 欺负弱者是最可耻的事情。

使い方ガイド

場面: moral judgment, criticism, public discourse

トーン: condemning

正しい言い方

• 这种贪污行为是可耻的。(This kind of corruption is disgraceful.)
• 抛弃自己的责任是可耻的。(Abandoning one's responsibilities is shameful.)

避ける言い方

• 你的发型很可耻。(Don't use 可耻 for minor flaws — it implies serious moral failure; use 难看 or 不好看 for appearance)

起源と歴史

Compound of 可 (worthy of) + 耻 (shame). Literally means 'worthy of shame' or 'deserving disgrace.'

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal