Guilt is the internal compass that reminds us of our moral obligations.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A feeling of remorse for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- Reflects a sense of personal moral responsibility.
- Often leads to a desire to make amends.
Overview
- 1概览：内疚是一种深层的心理状态，源于个体意识到自己的言行违背了某种道德准则、社会规范或个人承诺。它不仅是对结果的遗憾，更是对自己行为动机的审视。2) 使用模式：内疚常作为谓语，常与“感到”、“产生”等动词连用。句式结构通常为：某人因某事而感到内疚。3) 常见情境：在人际关系中，如伤害了朋友；在职场中，如未能按时完成任务影响团队；在个人成长中，如辜负了家人的期望。4) 同义词辨析：与“愧疚”相比，“内疚”更强调内心的自我谴责；与“后悔”相比，“内疚”更强调道德层面上的负罪感，而“后悔”可能仅针对结果不理想。
Examples
我因为没能参加爷爷的生日聚会而感到非常内疚。
everydayI feel very guilty for missing my grandfather's birthday party.
他对自己的失职深感内疚，并向公司递交了辞呈。
formalHe felt deeply guilty about his dereliction of duty and submitted his resignation to the company.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
满怀内疚
Full of guilt
Often Confused With
Shame is about how you perceive yourself in others' eyes, whereas guilt is about your actions.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '内疚' to express moral weight. It is commonly used in both formal apologies and introspective writing. Avoid using it for trivial inconveniences where '抱歉' is more appropriate.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '内疚' with '后悔' when the situation doesn't involve moral failure. Ensure the subject is a person who has agency over their actions.
Tips
Focus on the root cause
Always identify the specific action that caused the guilt. This helps in separating irrational shame from justified remorse.
Avoid excessive guilt
Prolonged guilt without action can lead to depression. Learn to forgive yourself after making amends.
The weight of responsibility
In East Asian cultures, guilt is often linked to familial expectations and interpersonal harmony. It is seen as a sign of maturity.
Word Origin
The character 疚 comes from the radical 疒 (sickness), suggesting that guilt is a sickness of the heart.
Cultural Context
Guilt often relates to the concept of 'mianzi' (face) and social obligations in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of '内' (inside) + '疚' (long-term illness/pain). Guilt is a pain inside the heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions后悔通常是因为结果不好而感到遗憾，内疚则是因为自己做错了事而感到道德上的不安。内疚往往指向对他人的伤害或对责任的背弃。
你可以说“我感到很内疚”或“这件事让我一直心怀内疚”。通过道歉或采取补救措施，可以缓解这种情绪。
适度的内疚具有积极作用，它能促使我们反思行为并改正错误。但过度的内疚会造成心理负担，需要及时调节。
既可以用在正式的书面表达中，描述深刻的自我反省，也可以用在日常对话中，表达对朋友或亲人的歉意。
Test Yourself
虽然事情已经过去很久了，但他想起当初的决定，内心依然感到十分___。
根据语境，想起过去的决定感到不安，应选内疚。
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Summary
Guilt is the internal compass that reminds us of our moral obligations.
- A feeling of remorse for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- Reflects a sense of personal moral responsibility.
- Often leads to a desire to make amends.
Focus on the root cause
Always identify the specific action that caused the guilt. This helps in separating irrational shame from justified remorse.
Avoid excessive guilt
Prolonged guilt without action can lead to depression. Learn to forgive yourself after making amends.
The weight of responsibility
In East Asian cultures, guilt is often linked to familial expectations and interpersonal harmony. It is seen as a sign of maturity.
Examples
2 of 2我因为没能参加爷爷的生日聚会而感到非常内疚。
I feel very guilty for missing my grandfather's birthday party.
他对自己的失职深感内疚，并向公司递交了辞呈。
He felt deeply guilty about his dereliction of duty and submitted his resignation to the company.
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