抱歉

bào qiàn
HSK 4
sorry, We apologize!, to feel apologetic
adjective
verb

Example Sentences

对不起，我很抱歉。
duìbùqǐ ， wǒ hěn bàoqiàn 。
I'm sorry, I feel apologetic.
如果我打扰了你，我感到抱歉。
rúguǒ wǒ dǎrǎo le nǐ ， wǒ gǎndào bàoqiàn 。
If I disturbed you, I feel regretful.
抱歉，我不能参加你的聚会。
bàoqiàn ， wǒ bùnéng cānjiā nǐde jùhuì 。
Sorry, I cannot attend your party.

Individual Characters

HSK 4
抱bào
to hold, to carry (in one's arms)
歉qiàn
to apologize, to regret, deficient

Words with similar meanings

对不起duìbùqǐ
I'm sorry
More commonly used in spoken language, conveying a similar meaning of apology.
抱歉bàoqiàn
sorry
Synonym in a formal context, often used in written language.

Words Starting With 抱

抱怨bào yuàn
to complain; to grumble
抱负bào fù
aspiration; ambition

Words Ending With 歉

道歉dào qiàn
to apologize; to make an apology

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Feelings & Emotions
Vocabulary for happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love, excitement, etc.
HSK 4
All words for the HSK 4 test
Common Communication Phrases
Polite expressions, apologies, congratulatory phrases, and casual chat.