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对不起

phrase polite expressions

LanguageChinese (China)

Meaning
  1. I’m sorry
  2. This phrase is used to express sincere regret or to offer an apology for a mistake or for causing trouble to someone else.
Examples

对不起，我迟到了。

I am sorry, I am late.

对不起，我不是故意的。

I am sorry, I did not mean it.

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Usage noteIt is appropriate for apologizing in both formal and informal social contexts.

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