find it difficult to; be unable to comply; embarrassed
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
find it difficult to; be unable to comply
formalA formulaic expression used in old-style official documents to politely refuse or indicate difficulty in complying with a request or order. It is formal and archaic.
Ài碍
nán难
zhào照
bàn办
。
We find it difficult to handle this as requested.
Ài碍
nán难
cóng从
mìng命
。
I regret that I am unable to comply with your order.
adjective
embarrassed; in an awkward position
dialectUsed in dialectal (primarily southern) Mandarin to describe feeling embarrassed or finding oneself in a difficult situation where it's hard to make a decision or take action.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
ràng让
tā他
hěn很
ài碍
nán难
。
This matter has put him in an awkward position.
Péng朋
you友
kāi开
kǒu口
jiè借
qián钱
，
tā他
gǎn感
dào到
yǒu有
diǎn点
ài碍
nán难
。
When his friend asked to borrow money, he felt a bit embarrassed.