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冒犯
màofàn
Description
“冒犯”的意思是说话或做事让别人生气、不高兴。
"冒犯" means to say or do something that makes others angry or unhappy.
如果你不小心冒犯了别人，最好说一声对不起。
If you accidentally "冒犯" someone, it's best to say sorry.
Meanings
冒犯màofàn
to offend or affront someone
很抱歉，我不是有意冒犯你。
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you.
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Notes
- Etymology
冒 (to risk/brave) + 犯 (to violate), together meaning to overstep and offend.
- Nuance
often used in apologies; 得罪 is a more everyday near-synonym.
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