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抱歉
bàoqiàn
Description
“抱歉”是一个礼貌的词，用来向别人说对不起。
"抱歉" is a polite word used to say sorry to others.
当你做错事，或者不能帮忙的时候，可以说“抱歉”。
You can say "抱歉" when you make a mistake or cannot help.
Meanings
抱歉bàoqiàn
to feel sorry; to apologize
很抱歉，我来晚了。
Sorry, I'm late.
抱歉bàoqiàn
sorry; regretful (feeling)
我对这件事感到很抱歉。
I feel very sorry about this matter.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
抱 (to hold) + 歉 (regret), literally 'holding regret'.
- Nuance
抱歉 is slightly more formal and softer than 对不起.
In videos
“抱歉，我要去找我爸妈，”
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