treat coldly; apologize for poor hospitality
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to treat coldly; to slight; to neglect
Indicates a lack of warmth or respect in treating others. Often used in negative constructions.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
màn慢
dài待
le了
yuǎn远
dào道
ér而
lái来
de的
kè客
rén人
。
We cannot treat coldly guests who have traveled from afar.
Tā他
yīn因
wèi为
màn慢
dài待
le了
zhòng重
yào要
kè客
hù户
ér而
bèi被
gōng公
sī司
cí辞
tuì退
。
He was fired by the company for slighting important clients.
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Péng朋
you友
zhī之
jiān间
kě可
bù不
néng能
hù互
xiāng相
màn慢
dài待
。
Friends must not neglect one another.
verb
to apologize for inadequate hospitality
humbleA humble formula used when apologizing to guests for poor treatment or simple food. Often paired with 请多包涵.
Jīn今
tiān天
tài太
máng忙
le了
，
màn慢
dài待
le了
gè各
wèi位
，
qǐng请
duō多
bāo包
han涵
。
I've been too busy today and have treated you all poorly; please forgive me.
Cū粗
chá茶
dàn淡
fàn饭
，
màn慢
dài待
dà大
jiā家
le了
。
Simple tea and plain food—sorry for the poor hospitality.
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Shí实
zài在
bào抱
qiàn歉
，
màn慢
dài待
le了
nín您
。
I am truly sorry for having treated you poorly.