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无耻 (wúchǐ) vs 不知羞耻 (bù zhī xiū chǐ) — use 无耻 for a direct description of shamelessness, while 不知羞耻 emphasizes a lack of awareness about being shameless.
无耻 is typically used in negative contexts and can come off as strong or rude, so be mindful of your tone when using it. Common collocations include 无耻行为 (shameless behavior) and 无耻的人 (shameless person). Avoid using it in formal situations as it may be considered too harsh.
As an HSK 6 word, 无耻 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to behavior and ethics, such as 道德 (moral) and 羞愧 (shame). Focus on understanding its usage in context, particularly in discussions about morality and social conduct.
Learners often confuse 无耻 with 羞愧 (xiū kuì), which means 'ashamed'. For example, saying '他是个羞愧的人' ('He is an ashamed person') when wanting to convey shamelessness would be incorrect; the proper phrase would be '他是个无耻的人'.
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How to say without any sense of shame in Chinese
“without any sense of shame” in Chinese is无耻
无耻 (wú chǐ) describes a lack of shame or embarrassment, often used to criticize someone's behavior that is morally or socially unacceptable. It can refer to actions that are brazenly inappropriate or devoid of self-respect, commonly found in discussions about ethics and morality.
When to use 无耻
无耻 is typically used in negative contexts and can come off as strong or rude, so be mindful of your tone when using it. Common collocations include 无耻行为 (shameless behavior) and 无耻的人 (shameless person). Avoid using it in formal situations as it may be considered too harsh.
无耻 or something close to it
无耻 (wúchǐ) vs 不知羞耻 (bù zhī xiū chǐ) — use 无耻 for a direct description of shamelessness, while 不知羞耻 emphasizes a lack of awareness about being shameless.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 无耻 with 羞愧 (xiū kuì), which means 'ashamed'. For example, saying '他是个羞愧的人' ('He is an ashamed person') when wanting to convey shamelessness would be incorrect; the proper phrase would be '他是个无耻的人'.
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Grammar Patterns of 无耻
无耻 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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No, 无耻 specifically refers to a lack of shame, implying a moral judgment rather than just embarrassment.
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