对不起 Traditional: 對不起
Pinyin IPA [tweɪ˥˩ pu tɕʰi˨˩˦] Zhuyin
HSK 1 verb 动词 Book 1 · Lesson 1 freq #1577
Meaning
- verb 动词 to be sorry
"Sorry" or "excuse me" — the everyday apology, said when you have done something wrong or need to interrupt. A common reply is 没关系 (it's all right).
- I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon
- to let (sb) down; to disappoint
Examples
| 对不起。 | duì bù qǐ | Excuse me. |
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