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xấu hổ

shy

adjective CEFR C1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — xấu: sắc (high rising) · hổ: hỏi (dipping-rising) ?

xấu hổ shy

Meaning

Common Collocations

cảm thấy xấu hổ
feel shy
xấu hổ khi nói chuyện
be shy when speaking

Examples

Tôi xấu hổ khi gặp người lạ.
I am shy around strangers.
Cô bé xấu hổ khi phát biểu.
The little girl was shy when speaking.

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FAQ

How do you say "shy" in Vietnamese?
"shy" in Vietnamese is xấu hổ.
What does xấu hổ mean in English?
xấu hổ means "shy" (adjective). shy.
How is xấu hổ pronounced?
xấu hổ has 2 syllables: xấu: sắc (high rising) · hổ: hỏi (dipping-rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is xấu hổ in Vietnamese?
xấu hổ is among the 2,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is xấu hổ used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi xấu hổ khi gặp người lạ. (I am shy around strangers.); Cô bé xấu hổ khi phát biểu. (The little girl was shy when speaking.).

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