Chinese

dàoqiàn
Meaning: to apologize
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他為昨天的遲到向大家道歉。
他为昨天的迟到向大家道歉。
He apologized to everyone for being late yesterday.
他為自己魯莽的行為而道歉。
He apologized for his reckless behavior.
人家已經道歉了,你就別再生氣了。
That person already apologized, so do not stay angry.
他在會議上拒不道歉。
He refused to apologize at the meeting.
他以誠懇的姿態向大家道歉。
He apologized to everyone with a sincere attitude.

Usage Notes

Used when expressing regret or admitting a mistake to someone.

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