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The word 丢人 is formed by combining the character 丢, meaning "to lose" or "to discard", with 人, meaning "person". Together, they create a literal sense of "losing a person", which figuratively conveys the concept of causing shame or embarrassment, as if one's dignity or honor is lost.

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这种行为真丢人。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi zhēn diū rén.

This kind of behavior is really embarrassing.

在朋友面前丢人很难堪。

zài péng you miàn qián diū rén hěn nán kān.

It is very awkward to lose face in front of friends.

他因为说错话而感到丢人。

tā yīn wèi shuō cuò huà ér gǎn dào diū rén.

He felt embarrassed because he said the wrong thing.

为了避免丢人，他提前做了充分准备。

wèi le bì miǎn diū rén, tā tí qián zuò le chōng fèn zhǔn bèi.

To avoid embarrassment, he prepared thoroughly in advance.

尽管他知道可能会丢人，但还是鼓起勇气尝试了。

jǐn guǎn tā zhī dào kě néng huì diū rén, dàn hái shì gǔ qǐ yǒng qì cháng shì le.

Even though he knew he might be embarrassed, he still mustered up the courage to try.

Word Definition - 丢人

diū rén to lose face; to bring shame upon oneself

Individual Character Details

丢 diū
人 rén