说情

shuō qíng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

替别人求情，请求宽恕或帮助。

To plead for someone, asking for forgiveness or help.

动词，常用于『找人帮忙说情』或『为某人说情』的结构。

Verb, often used in structures like '找人帮忙说情' (ask someone to plead) or '为某人说情' (plead for someone).

1 他为朋友说情，希望老板能网开一面。 (He pleaded for his friend, hoping the boss would be lenient.)
2 我找老师去说情，让他别处罚我弟弟。 (I asked the teacher to intercede so he wouldn't punish my brother.)
3 她为犯错的孩子说情，请求从轻处理。 (She pleaded for the child who made a mistake, asking for a lighter punishment.)
4 这件事只能靠你自己去说情了。 (You can only plead for yourself in this matter.)
5 他通过熟人去说情，才得到了这份工作。 (He got this job only after asking an acquaintance to intercede.)

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