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对不起

對不起

duì bu qǐ

HSK 1

unworthy, to let down, I'm sorry

adjective

verb

Example Sentences

对不起，我迟到了。

duìbùqǐ ， wǒ chídào le 。

I'm sorry, I arrived late.

对不起，请再说一遍。

duìbùqǐ ， qǐng zàishuō yībiàn 。

Excuse me, please say it again.

对不起，打扰你了。

duìbùqǐ ， dǎrǎo nǐ le 。

I'm sorry to bother you.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

抱歉bàoqiàn

A more formal way to express regret; often used in written language.

Refers more to the sentiment of being sorry; conveys a sense of remorse.

Words Starting With 对

对话duì huà

对面duì miàn

regarding; as far as sth is concerned; with regards to

对待duì dài

to treat; treatment

对手duì shǒu

opponent; adversary; match

Words Ending With 起

in the same place; together; with; altogether (in total)

to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse

了不起liǎo bu qǐ

amazing; terrific; extraordinary

看不起kàn bu qǐ

to look down upon; to despise

掀起xiān qǐ

to lift; to raise in height; to begin; upsurge; to set off (a campaign)

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Individual Characters

correct, for, towards

不bu

get up, start, rise

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Common Communication Phrases

Polite expressions, apologies, congratulatory phrases, and casual chat.

Greetings & Farewells

Words used to greet people, say goodbye, or express good wishes.

All words for the HSK 1 test