对不起

對不起
duì bu qǐ
HSK 1
unworthy, to let down, I'm sorry
adjective
verb

Example Sentences

对不起，我迟到了。
duìbùqǐ ， wǒ chídào le 。
I'm sorry, I arrived late.
对不起，请再说一遍。
duìbùqǐ ， qǐng zàishuō yībiàn 。
Excuse me, please say it again.
对不起，打扰你了。
duìbùqǐ ， dǎrǎo nǐ le 。
I'm sorry to bother you.

Individual Characters

HSK 2
对duì
correct, for, towards
不bu
起qǐ
get up, start, rise

Words with similar meanings

抱歉bàoqiàn
sorry
A more formal way to express regret; often used in written language.
歉意qiànyì
apology
Refers more to the sentiment of being sorry; conveys a sense of remorse.

Words Starting With 对

对话duì huà
dialog
对面duì miàn
opposite
对于duì yú
regarding; as far as sth is concerned; with regards to
对待duì dài
to treat; treatment
对手duì shǒu
opponent; adversary; match

Words Ending With 起

一起yī qǐ
in the same place; together; with; altogether (in total)
引起yǐn qǐ
to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse
了不起liǎo bu qǐ
amazing; terrific; extraordinary
看不起kàn bu qǐ
to look down upon; to despise
掀起xiān qǐ
to lift; to raise in height; to begin; upsurge; to set off (a campaign)

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