不好意思 bùhǎoyìsi
sorry / excuse me / embarrassed
不好意思 (bùhǎoyìsi) means "sorry / excuse me / embarrassed" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 不好意思
读
dú
to read
掉
diào
to fall / to drop
Frequently asked questions
What does 不好意思 (bùhǎoyìsi) mean in Chinese?
不好意思 (bùhǎoyìsi) means "sorry / excuse me / embarrassed" in Chinese. 不好意思 (bùhǎoyìsi) means "sorry / excuse me / embarrassed" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 不好意思 in a sentence?
Use 不好意思 (bùhǎoyìsi) the way you would use "sorry / excuse me / embarrassed" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 不好意思?
Common words that pair with 不好意思 include 读, 掉. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 不好意思 (bùhǎoyìsi) and 觉得 (juéde)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 不好意思 means "sorry / excuse me / embarrassed"; 觉得 means "feel / think". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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