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对不起

对不起

duì bu qǐ

HSK 1

Meaning

I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon
to let (sb) down; to disappoint

Definition

表示道歉或抱歉的词语。

An expression of apology or regret.

Usage

常用于道歉、打扰或表示遗憾的场合，如不小心冒犯他人、迟到、求助前等。

Commonly used in situations of apology, interruption, or expressing regret, such as when offending someone, being late, or before asking for help.

Examples

1 对不起，我迟到了。 (Sorry, I'm late.)
2 对不起，我踩到您的脚了。 (Sorry, I stepped on your foot.)
3 对不起，打扰一下。 (Sorry, may I interrupt?)
4 对不起，我没听清楚。 (Sorry, I didn't catch that.)
5 对不起，这是我的错。 (Sorry, it's my fault.)
6 对不起，明天我不能来了。 (Sorry, I can't come tomorrow.)
7 对不起，让您久等了。 (Sorry to keep you waiting.)

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