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碍口
礙口
àikǒu
1. to shy to speak out
2. tongue-tied
3. to hesitate
4. too embarrassing for words

Character Breakdown

碍
ài
to block, to deter, to hinder, to obstruct
HSK 5 13 丶
口
kǒu
mouth; entrance, gate, opening
HSK 3 3 丶

Compound Words (1)

碍口识羞
àikǒushíxiū
tongue-tied for fear of embarrassment (idiom)

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