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狼狈

HSK 7-9

lángbèi

embarrassed; in a difficult situation; at a loss

Explanation

to cut a sorry figure; scoundrel! (derog.)

Examples

他狼狈地站在那里

tā lángbèi de zhìzhe nàlǐ

He found himself in a messy situation there

她狼狈地承认了错误

tā lángbèi de chéngrén le cuòwù

She had to admit her mistake in an embarrassed state