为难

wéinán

HSK 6

为难 — wéinán

  1. to make things difficult for someone; to put someone in an awkward/difficult position

    别拿这个问题为难他。 bié ná zhège wèntí wéinán tā — Don't put him in an awkward position with this question.

  2. to feel embarrassed or awkward; to be at a loss (about what to do or say)

    他说不出理由来,显得很为难。 tā shuōbùchū lǐyóu lái xiǎnde hěn wéinán — He couldn't give a reason and looked very embarrassed.

  3. to find something difficult to do or manage

    他对这么多任务有点为难,不知道从哪里开始。 tā duì zhème duōrènwù yǒudiǎn wéinán bùzhī dào cóng nǎlǐ kāishǐ — He felt a bit overwhelmed by so many tasks and didn't know where to start.