Definition
This is a fixed phrase used to express genuine apology or regret when you have caused someone trouble or inconvenience. It is stronger and more heartfelt than a casual 对不起 (duìbuqǐ 'sorry'), emphasizing your own discomfort at the burden you created.
phrase
to feel sorry or apologetic (for causing trouble or inconvenience)
Examples
- ，过意不去。Zǒng lái máfan nǐ, zhēn guò yì bú qù.I keep troubling you — I really feel bad about it.
- ，过意不去。Ràng nǐ děng le zhème jiǔ, wǒ shízài guò yì bú qù.I really feel terrible for making you wait so long.
- ，过意不去。Tā bāng wǒ xiū hǎo le diànnǎo, wǒ yǒudiǎn guò yì bú qù.He helped me fix my computer, and I feel a bit apologetic.
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