차마

Adverb

1. 1

   In a state in which one feels compelled to do something out of shame or sympathy.

   Korean definition: 부끄럽거나 안타까워서 도저히.

   • 그녀는 핏덩이같이 어린 것을 두고 차마 발길이 떨어지지 않았다.

     She couldn't bear to walk away and leave her tiny newborn behind.

   • 지수는 그동안 짝사랑해 오던 승규가 눈앞에 앉아 있는데도 너무 수줍어 차마 마주볼 수가 없었다.

     Even though Seunggyu, whom Jisu had secretly loved for so long, was sitting right in front of her, she was too shy to dare look at him.