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抱歉 (bào qiàn) English Meaning
- sorry
- We apologize!
- to feel apologetic
- to regret
Traditional Characters: 抱歉
抱 forms words in:
HSK 4, HSK 5 and HSK 6. CLICK HERE to see them all.
歉 forms words in:
HSK 4. CLICK HERE to see them all.
Sample Sentences
- 很抱歉！
Hěn bàoqiàn!
I’m really sorry. - 抱歉，我没钱。
Bàoqiàn, wǒ méi qián.
Sorry, I don’t have any money. - 哦，我很抱歉。
Ó, wǒ hěn bàoqiàn.
Oh, I’m really sorry. - 抱歉，我迟到了。
Bàoqiàn, wǒ chídàole.
Sorry, I am late. - 我很抱歉回复晚了。
Wǒ hěn bàoqiàn huífù wǎnle.
I’m sorry for the late response. - 抱歉，我现在很忙。
Bàoqiàn, wǒ xiànzài hěn máng.
I’m sorry, I’m busy right now.
Stroke Order & Character Components
抱 (bào): to hold; to carry (in one's arms); to hug or embrace; surround; cherish
- 扌 (shou): hand
- 包 (bāo): to cover; to wrap; to hold; to include; to take charge of; to contract (to or for); package; wrapper; container; bag; to hold or embrace; bundle; packet; CL: 個|個|个(gè),隻|只(zhī)
歉 (qiàn): to apologize; to regret; deficient
- 兼 (jiān): double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (official) posts at the same time
- 欠 (qiàn): tired
Links to all HSK Words & Lists Containing 抱
HSK 4 Word List
- 抱 (bào): to hold; to carry (in one’s arms); to hug or embrace; surround; cherish
- 抱歉 (bào qiàn): sorry; We apologize!; to feel apologetic; to regret
HSK 5 Word List
- 抱怨 (bào yuàn): to complain; to grumble
- 拥抱 (yōng bào): to embrace; to hug; to hold in one’s arms
HSK 6 Word List
- 抱负 (bào fù): aspiration; ambition
Links to all HSK Words & Lists Containing 歉
HSK 4 Word List
- 抱歉 (bào qiàn): sorry; We apologize!; to feel apologetic; to regret
- 道歉 (dào qiàn): to apologize; to make an apology
