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道歉

dào qiàn

HSK 4

Meaning

  • to apologize

Definition

承认错误，表示歉意。

To admit a mistake and express regret.

Usage

常用于正式或非正式场合，表示向他人承认错误并请求原谅。

Commonly used in both formal and informal settings to admit a mistake and ask for forgiveness.

Examples

  • 1 他因为迟到而向老师道歉。(He apologized to the teacher for being late.)
  • 2 你应该为自己的行为道歉。(You should apologize for your behavior.)
  • 3 她诚恳地道歉，希望能够得到原谅。(She sincerely apologized, hoping to be forgiven.)
  • 4 不要害怕道歉，这是成熟的表现。(Don't be afraid to apologize; it's a sign of maturity.)
  • 5 他通过写信的方式向朋友道歉。(He apologized to his friend by writing a letter.)

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