脸皮薄

脸皮薄

Literally means:

thin-skinned

Actually means:

bashful

脸皮, the facial skin.

It figuratively means bashfulness. It usually refers to one's hesitation to propose something or lack of courage to speak or behave before the public.

脸皮，脸上的皮肤。

脸皮薄，比喻容易害羞。多指某人不好意思提出某事或者不敢在公众面前做事、说话。