Definition
赔礼道歉 is a fixed four-character expression meaning to make a formal, sincere apology — often with a gift or compensation (赔礼) and a verbal apology (道歉). It is used in serious or official contexts, such as after causing offense or harm, and is stronger than a simple 对不起.
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to make a formal apologyto offer a sincere apology (often with compensation)
Examples
- 赔礼道歉。Tā bìxū xiàng shòuhàizhě gōngkāi péi lǐ dào qiàn.He must publicly apologize to the victim.
- 赔礼道歉。Gōngsī wèi shīwù xiàng gùkè péi lǐ dào qiàn bìng péicháng sǔnshī.The company formally apologized to the customers for the mistake and compensated for the loss.
- 赔礼道歉，。Nǐ yīnggāi péi lǐ dào qiàn, ér bùshì zhǎo jièkǒu.You should make a formal apology rather than making excuses.
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