yòu
宽宥
forgive; pardon
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to forgive; to pardon; to show leniency
formalA formal, literary word meaning to forgive or grant pardon. Often seen in classical texts, official documents, or formal speeches. It implies a gracious act of mercy by a superior or someone in authority.
Huáng皇
shang上
cí慈
bēi悲
，
yòu宥
qí其
zuì罪
guò过
。
The emperor is merciful and forgave his offenses.
Yuàn愿
shén神
míng明
yǒu有
líng灵
，
yòu宥
wǒ我
wú无
xīn心
zhī之
shī失
。
May the gods be understanding and pardon my unintentional mistake.
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Fǎ法
wài外
shī施
ēn恩
，
yǔ予
yǐ以
kuān宽
yòu宥
。
To show mercy beyond the law and grant a pardon.