graciously forgive; excuse
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to be magnanimous enough to forgive; to graciously excuse (a mistake)
honorificUsed as a polite, self-effacing formula when apologizing for inadequate hospitality or asking for forgiveness. Common in formal letters and speeches.
Yóu由
yú于
tiáo条
jiàn件
jiǎn简
lòu陋
，
zhāo招
dài待
bù不
zhōu周
，
hái还
wàng望
hǎi海
hán涵
。
Due to the humble conditions and inadequate hospitality, I hope you will graciously forgive us.
Rú如
yǒu有
mào冒
fàn犯
zhī之
chù处
，
hái还
qǐng请
hǎi海
hán涵
。
If I have caused any offense, please kindly forgive me.
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Wǒ我
de的
yán言
cí辞
bù不
dàng当
，
wàng望
nín您
hǎi海
hán涵
。
My words were inappropriate; I hope you will excuse me.