Definition
失敬 is a polite fixed expression used to apologize for not showing proper respect, often in formal or courteous situations. It literally means 'lost respect' and is equivalent to saying 'Excuse my rudeness' or 'I'm sorry for being disrespectful.' It is commonly used when meeting someone important and realizing you have been inadvertently rude or informal.
f.e.
(polite formula) Excuse me for being disrespectfulI'm sorry for my rudeness.
Examples
- 失敬,!shī jìng, yuánlái nín jiùshì Wáng jiàoshòu!Excuse my rudeness, so you are Professor Wang!
- ,失敬。Gāngcái méi rèn chū nín, zhēn shì shī jìng le.I didn't recognize you just now — I'm truly sorry for my disrespect.
- 失敬,。shī jìng, qǐng duō bāohán.My apologies, please forgive me.
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