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对不起
duìbuqǐ
Description
当你做错了事，或者想请别人帮忙的时候，可以说“对不起”。
When you have done something wrong or want to ask someone for help, you can say "对不起".
这是一个很常用、很有礼貌的词。
This is a very common and polite word.
Meanings
对不起duìbuqǐ
I'm sorry; excuse me; my apologies
对不起，我来晚了。
Sorry, I'm late.
对不起duìbuqǐ
to let someone down; to do wrong by someone
我做错了，对不起你。
I was wrong, I'm sorry to you.
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Notes
- Etymology
对不起 literally means "unable to face someone," i.e. too ashamed to look them in the eye.
- Nuance
对不起 is a sincere apology; 不好意思 is lighter, for minor inconveniences.
In videos
“对， 因为“对不起”在中国的文化中”
“池哥，池哥，对不起，池哥，我错了。”
“哦，就是你好、谢谢、对不起这种。”
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