How to Say ‘To put someone in a difficult position’ in Simplified Chinese
为难
wéi nán
[wéinán]
💬 Usage Tip: Use it with the person in between: 别为难他 "don't make things hard for him". It can also describe yourself: 我很为难 "I'm in a tough spot".
Phrase Breakdown
为难
wéi nán
[wéinán]
to feel awkward; to put in a difficult spot
Feeling troubled or making things hard for someone.
别让他为难了。
Don't put him in a tough spot.
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