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抱歉
bàoqiàn
Description
"抱歉"是说对不起的时候用的词，意思是你觉得很不好意思，向别人道歉。
"抱歉" is a word used to say sorry, meaning you feel embarrassed and apologize to others.
它比"对不起"稍微客气一点，常常用在有礼貌的场合。
It is a bit more polite than "对不起" and is often used in polite situations.
Meanings
抱歉bàoqiàn
to be sorry; to feel apologetic
很抱歉，我来晚了。
Sorry, I'm late.
抱歉bàoqiàn
sorry (used to politely decline or excuse)
抱歉，今天我不能来。
Sorry, I can't come today.
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Notes
- Etymology
抱 (to hold) + 歉 (apology/regret), literally "to hold feelings of regret."
- Nuance
slightly more formal and polite than 对不起; common in written and business contexts.
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