English–Chinese
“apology” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqiàn yì
Example
我向你表示歉意。wǒ xiàng nǐ biǎo shì qiàn yì
I offer you my apology.
How to say “apology” in Chinese
“Apology” in Chinese is 歉意 (qiàn yì).
A social repair signal: recognition that one's action has burdened or offended someone, put into respectful language.
Example sentences with 歉意
对此次失误，我深感歉意。duì cǐ cì shī wù wǒ shēn gǎn qiàn yì
I feel deeply sorry about this mistake.
Tips for using 歉意
- Its formal register suits notices, business communication, and careful public statements, where responsibility is stated with measured wording rather than the spontaneity of everyday speech.