wat1 juk6屈辱
Jyutpingwat1 juk6
Yalewāt yuhk
Definition
Humiliation, indignity, or insult that damages one's self-esteem.
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How it's used
This term carries a heavy, formal weight that is rarely used in casual, everyday banter. It is typically reserved for dramatic contexts, such as in movies, literature, or when someone is expressing deep-seated resentment about being treated unfairly. Using it in a lighthearted situation will sound overly theatrical or melodramatic.
Measure word
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He suffered total humiliation in front of everyone.
Can you really stomach this kind of humiliation?
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer extreme humiliation
to endure humiliation
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 羞恥, which refers to the internal feeling of shame or embarrassment. 屈辱 specifically describes an external act of being humiliated or degraded by someone else.
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