Chinese
yuánliàng
Meaning: to forgive; to excuse; to pardon
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

原諒
原
諒
原谅
原
谅

Example sentences

Please forgive my rude behavior yesterday.
我們應該原諒別人的過錯。
我们应该原谅别人的过错。
We should forgive others' mistakes.
他懇求父母原諒他的過錯。
他恳求父母原谅他的过错。
He implored his parents to forgive his mistake.
只要你誠心道歉,他一定會原諒你的。
只要你诚心道歉,他一定会原谅你的。
As long as you apologize sincerely, he will definitely forgive you.
既然你已經認錯了,我就原諒你這一次。
既然你已经认错了,我就原谅你这一次。
Since you have already admitted your mistake, I will forgive you this time.
如果我有冒犯之處,請原諒。
如果我有冒犯之处,请原谅。
If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me.

Usage Notes

Used when asking for forgiveness for a mistake or offense.

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