不好意思

不好意思 hǎo si ㄅㄨˋ ㄏㄠˇ ㄧˋ ˙ㄙ bat1 hou2 ji3 si3 HSK 2 基礎級 · Level 2

  • to feel embarrassed
  • to find it embarrassing
  • to be sorry (for inconveniencing sb)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 不好意思? Sorry?
  • 不好意思! Excuse me!
  • 不好意思…… I'm sorry.
  • 我太不好意思啦。 I'm too ashamed.
  • 我真是不好意思! I'm really sorry!

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