English–Chinese
“be in the wrong” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐ kuī
Example
在这个问题上你理亏，先道歉吧。zài zhè ge wèn tí shàng nǐ lǐ kuī xiān dào qiàn ba
You are in the wrong on this issue, so apologize first.
How to say “be in the wrong” in Chinese
“Be in the wrong” in Chinese is 理亏 (lǐ kuī).
A person or position is on the weaker ground in a disagreement and cannot fairly shift the blame.
Example sentences with 理亏
我知道自己理亏，会改正。wǒ zhī dào zì jǐ lǐ kuī huì gǎi zhèng
I know I am at fault and will correct my mistake.
Tips for using 理亏
- In everyday Chinese, this word often sounds like a judgment in an argument, so naming the specific mistake first makes the exchange less confrontational.