Chinese

bàoqiàn
Meaning: sorry; apologetic
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

我對遲到感到很抱歉。
我对迟到感到很抱歉。
I am very sorry for being late.
這件事勞你跑一趟,真抱歉。
I'm sorry to trouble you with a trip for this matter.
很抱歉佔用了您的寶貴時間。
I am sorry for taking up your valuable time.
抱歉,我遲到了。
Sorry, I am late.
這麼晚打擾你,真抱歉。
I'm sorry to disturb you so late.

Usage Notes

Expressing regret or apology.

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