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不好意思
bùhǎoyìsi
1. to feel embarrassed
2. to find it embarrassing
3. to be sorry (for inconveniencing sb)

Character Breakdown

不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1 4 丶
好
hǎo
good, excellent, fine; proper, suitable; well
HSK 1 6 丶
意
yì
thought, idea, opinion; desire, wish; meaning, intention
HSK 2 13 丶
思
sī
to think, to ponder, to consider; final particle
HSK 2 9 丶

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