Definition
悔罪 is a formal verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to repent one's crime' or 'to show remorse for wrongdoing'. It is used in legal, religious, or moral contexts. As a separable verb, the object 罪 can be separated from 悔 when adding aspect markers (了, 过) or measure words: e.g., 悔了罪 ('repented the crime'), 悔过一次罪 ('repented once'). The word carries a serious, often public or judicial tone.
v.o.
to repent one's crimeto show penitence (for a wrongdoing)
Examples
- 悔罪。Tā zài fǎtíng shàng gōngkāi huǐ zuì.He publicly showed penitence in court.
- ，。Zuìfàn yǐjīng huǐ le zuì, qǐngqiú cóngqīng chǔfá.The criminal has repented his crime and requests a lighter punishment.
- 悔罪。Tā wèi zìjǐ fàn xià de cuòwù shēnshēn huǐ zuì.He deeply repented the mistake he had made.
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