take offense; blame
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to take offense; to blame; to hold something against someone
formalA formal, classical term used to humbly ask forgiveness for one's shortcomings. Often used in polite, deferential contexts or in historical/literary settings.
Zhāo招
dài待
bù不
zhōu周
，
qǐng请
wù勿
jiàn见
zuì罪
。
Please do not take offense at my inadequate hospitality.
Xiǎo小
ér儿
wú无
zhī知
，
yán言
yǔ语
mào冒
fàn犯
，
wàn万
wàng望
dà大
rén人
bù不
jiàn见
zuì罪
。
My child is ignorant and spoke offensively; I sincerely hope your lordship will not hold it against him.
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Cǐ此
shì事
nǎi乃
zài在
xià下
shū疏
hu忽
suǒ所
zhì致
，
gān甘
yuàn愿
shòu受
zé责
，
bù不
gǎn敢
qiú求
gé阁
xià下
bù不
jiàn见
zuì罪
。
This matter was caused by my negligence; I am willing to accept blame and dare not ask you, sir, to refrain from taking offense.