内疚感绑架
nèijiù gǎn bǎngjià
The English phrase "guilt trip" can be translated into Chinese as 内疚感绑架 (nèijiù gǎn bǎngjià).
内疚感绑架 is used to describe the psychological manipulation of using someone's conscience against them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "guilt-feeling kidnapping".
How do you pronounce it?
nèijiù gǎn bǎngjià
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might say they are 'guilt tripping' someone, in Chinese, you are more likely to be accused of 'kidnapping' them. The metaphor shifts from a journey (a 'trip') to a forceful seizure of control (a 'kidnapping').
- While 'guilt' in English is a broad term, the word 内疚 in 内疚感绑架 specifically describes a gnawing internal regret, whereas 罪恶感 refers to a feeling of sin or legal wrongdoing.
- In Chinese culture, the concept of 孝顺 ('filial piety') is often the primary engine for 内疚感绑架, as children are expected to prioritize their parents' wishes over their own.
Examples in context
- 我不喜欢她利用愧疚感来操纵我。I don't like her manipulating me using guilt.
- 他经常用内疚感绑架我。tā jīng cháng yòng nèi jiù gǎn bǎng jià wǒ.He often uses guilt trips to manipulate me.
- 不要试图用内疚感绑架你的朋友。bú yào shì tú yòng nèi jiù gǎn bǎng jià nǐ de péng yǒu.Don't try to guilt trip your friends.
- 这种内疚感绑架的行为很伤人。zhè zhǒng nèi jiù gǎn bǎng jià de xíng wéi hěn shāng rén.This kind of guilt tripping is very hurtful.
Example conversation
A couple is arguing about spending time with parents.
- 浩然 Haoran如果你不回去，我爸会很伤心的。Rúguǒ nǐ bù huíqù, wǒ bà huì hěn shāngxīn de.If you don't go back, my dad will be very sad.
- 梓涵 Zihan浩然，你这是在对我进行内疚感绑架。Hàorán, nǐ zhè shì zài duì wǒ jīnxíng nèijiùgǎn bǎngjià.Haoran, you are guilt-tripping me right now.
- 浩然 Haoran我只是想让你知道他的感受。Wǒ zhǐshì xiǎng ràng nǐ zhīdào tā de gǎnshòu.I just want you to know how he feels.
- 梓涵 Zihan但我真的没有时间回去。Dàn wǒ zhēnde méiyǒu shíjiān huíqù.But I really don't have time to go back.
