cả thẹn

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The Vietnamese phrase "cả thẹn" can be understood as a feeling of being shy or self-conscious. It often describes a situation where someone feels embarrassed or awkward, particularly in social interactions. This term is commonly used when someone feels exposed or judged, leading to a sense of discomfort.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "cả thẹn" when you want to express that someone feels shy or embarrassed about something they have done or said.
• It can also describe a situation where someone is caught off guard, making them feel self-conscious.

Examples:

1. Khi tôi đứng trước đám đông, tôi cảm thấy cả thẹn.

   • "When I stood in front of the crowd, I felt shy."

2. Cô ấy cả thẹn khi nghe mọi người khen ngợi mình.

   • "She felt self-conscious when she heard people praising her."

Advanced Usage:

• "Cả thẹn" can be used in more complex sentences to describe specific situations. For example, you might say:
  • Tôi cảm thấy cả thẹn khi nhớ lại lần đầu tiên tôi phát biểu trước lớp.
  • "I felt embarrassed when I remembered the first time I spoke in front of the class."

Word Variants:

• There aren’t direct variants of "cả thẹn," but you can combine it with other words to create expressions, such as:
  • "cả thẹn và ngại ngùng" (shy and awkward).

Different Meanings:

• While "cả thẹn" primarily means shy or self-conscious, in some contexts, it can also imply a sense of guilt or regret, especially if the shyness stems from having done something inappropriate.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "cả thẹn" include:
  • "ngại ngùng" (embarrassed, shy).
  • "xấu hổ" (ashamed).

Academic

1. Shy, self-conscious