抱
歉

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The word "抱歉" is formed by combining the character "抱", which means to hold or embrace, with the character "歉", which means regret or apology, resulting in a literal meaning of "holding regret" that functions as an expression of apology or saying sorry.

Example Sentences Hide

我非常抱歉。

Wǒ fēicháng bàoqiàn.

I am very sorry.

我抱歉我来晚了。

Wǒ bàoqiàn wǒ lái wǎnle.

I apologize for coming late.

抱歉，我不能参加聚会。

Bàoqiàn, wǒ bùnéng cānjiā jùhuì.

Sorry, I cannot attend the party.

如果你感到抱歉，就应该道歉。

Rúguǒ nǐ gǎndào bàoqiàn, jiù yīnggāi dàoqiàn.

If you feel sorry, you should apologize.

尽管他多次表示抱歉，但对方仍然没有原谅他。

Jǐnguǎn tā duōcì biǎoshì bàoqiàn, dàn duìfāng réngrán méiyǒu yuánliàng tā.

Although he apologized multiple times, the other party still did not forgive him.

Word Definition - 抱歉

bào qiàn to be sorry; to feel apologetic; sorry!

Individual Character Details

抱 bào
歉 qiàn