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知耻
知恥
zhīchǐ
1. to have a sense of shame

Character Breakdown

知
zhī
to know, to perceive, to comprehend
HSK 2 8 丶
耻
chǐ
shame, humiliation; ashamed
HSK 6 10 丶

Compound Words (2)

恬不知耻
tiánbùzhīchǐ
to have no sense of shame
好学近乎知，力行近乎仁，知耻近乎勇
hàoxuéjìnhuzhī,lìxíngjìnhurén,zhīchǐjìnhuyǒng
to love learning is akin to knowledge, to study diligently is akin to benevolence, to know shame is akin to courage (Confucius)

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