sorry in Chinese
sorry in Chinese is 对不起, 可怜 — sorry means feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
sorry in Chinese
对不起
Pronounced: duì bu qǐ
(of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
可怜
Pronounced: kě lián
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
对不起
Pronounced: duì bu qǐ
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
What does "sorry" mean?
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adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday."
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adj Feeling sad or sympathetic about a loss or misfortune.
"I was sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing."
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adj Pitifully poor or inadequate.
"The team put in a sorry performance in the final."
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interjection Used to apologize or express regret.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to step on your foot."
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sorry in a sentence
- I'm sorry I forgot your birthday.
- She felt sorry for shouting at her little brother.
- I was sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing.
- We are all sorry to hear that your dog is ill.
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What is "sorry" in Chinese?
"sorry" in Chinese is 对不起, 可怜. sorry means: Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.
How do you pronounce 对不起?
"sorry" in Chinese is 对不起, pronounced "duì bu qǐ".
How do you use "sorry" in a sentence?
Example: "I'm sorry I forgot your birthday." In Chinese, "sorry" is 对不起, 可怜.
Are there other ways to say "sorry" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "sorry": 对不起, 可怜.
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