Exercises

Knowledge Point Tested: Making Apology: "Duìbùqǐ!" (Newbie, Module 1)
Vocab Exercises
Review
Simplified | Traditional    
 
zhēn Adjective real
 
 
chòu adj. stink
 
 
对不起
duìbuqǐ sorry
 
 
不好意思
bù hǎoyìsi Sorry, especially something that makes someone embarrassed.
 
 
  • Discussion
Making an apology is an effective lubricant in social interactions. It is not surprising that there are many ways to say “sorry” in Chinese. Knowing the appropriate ways to express yourself under various circumstances will not only help placate those around you, but also give you the upper hand in building relationships.
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