抱歉
bàoqiàninterjectionadjective★Beginner— sorry
formalinformal
An expression of regret or apology for having done something wrong or caused inconvenience.
我打翻了你的咖啡，真的很抱歉。
I spilled your coffee. I'm really sorry.
抱歉，我不能参加你的生日派对。
Sorry, I can't attend your birthday party.
💡
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express regret or apology.
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💡Pro Tip
Politeness
Using '抱歉' is a polite way to acknowledge a mistake or inconvenience.
⚡Gold Rule
Context
Use '抱歉' when you want to express regret or apology, regardless of the formality of the situation.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '抱' (bào) meaning 'to hold' and '歉' (qiàn) meaning 'regret' or 'shortcoming'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used to express regret for mistakes, inconveniences, or offenses. Can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Word Breakdown
抱
to hold
root歉
regret
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