请原谅
qǐng yuánliàngphrase★Intermediate
formalinformal
To apologize or ask for forgiveness
我犯了一个错误，请原谅我。
I made a mistake. Please forgive me.
请原谅我的无礼。
Please forgive my rudeness.
💡
Used to politely ask for forgiveness for a mistake or offense.
Collocations
请原谅我的无礼Please forgive my rudeness请原谅我的错误Please forgive my mistake
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请谅解phrase
Please understand
请原谅我的冒昧phrase
Please forgive my impertinence
💡Pro Tip
Politeness in Apologies
In Chinese culture, using '请原谅' shows a higher level of politeness and sincerity compared to just saying '对不起'.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use '请原谅' in situations where you need to formally apologize for a significant mistake or offense.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '请' (please) and '原谅' (forgive), forming a polite request for forgiveness.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to express sincere regret and seek forgiveness. It is more polite than simply saying '对不起' (sorry).
Word Breakdown
请
please
prefix原谅
forgive
root汉英词典