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Jyutpingmin6 mung2 mung2
Yalemihn múng múng
Definition
Embarrassed or shamefaced.
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How it's used
Describes a specific state of being visibly awkward or sheepish, often due to being caught in a mistake or receiving criticism. It captures the physical sensation of feeling exposed, where one might not know where to look or how to react. Unlike general embarrassment, it implies a slightly naive or helpless reaction to a social blunder.
Examples
He was scolded in public and felt so embarrassed.
Why do you look so embarrassed?
Related words
Common phrases
to be scolded until one looks sheepish
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe serious or deep-seated shame, as it is reserved for lighthearted or minor social awkwardness. It is not interchangeable with 尷尬 in formal contexts, as it carries a more descriptive, colloquial tone.
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