to request understanding and forgiveness
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to request understanding and forgiveness; to ask for pardon
formalUsed mostly in formal letters or polite written requests to ask the recipient to be understanding and forgive any shortcomings, mistakes, or oversights. It conveys humility and respect.
Bù不
dàng当
zhī之
chù处
，
shàng尚
xī希
liàng谅
chá察
。
I sincerely hope you will understand and forgive any improprieties.
Yīn因
shí时
jiān间
cāng仓
cù促
，
bào报
gào告
yǒu有
shū疏
lòu漏
，
wàn万
wàng望
liàng谅
chá察
。
Due to the haste, there may be omissions in the report; I earnestly request your understanding.
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Wèi未
néng能
jí及
shí时
huí回
fù复
，
jìng敬
qǐng请
jiào教
huì诲
，
bìng并
qǐ乞
liàng谅
chá察
。
I failed to reply in time; I humbly request your guidance and your pardon.