害羞 (hàixiū) — how to say "shy" in Chinese

害羞

Shy, bashful

Character composition

harm, to be afraid

to be ashamed

Radicals / Keys

Roof

#40 · mián · 3 strokes

Sheep

#123 · yáng · 6 strokes

Examples

在很多人面前说话时,他总会感到有点害羞和不自然。

When speaking in front of many people, he always feels a bit shy and unnatural.

她很害羞

She is very shy.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "shy" in Chinese?

"shy" in Chinese is 害羞 (hàixiū).

What does 害羞 mean in English?

害羞 (hàixiū) means "Shy, bashful".

How is 害羞 pronounced?

It is pronounced hàixiū (written as haixiu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "shy" in Chinese characters?

It is written 害羞.

What HSK level is 害羞?

害羞 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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