Chinese phrase

对不起 duì bù qǐ

Meaning

sorry

When to use it

Sorry is used to apologize for a mistake or problem. It can also show regret or politely ask someone to repeat something.

Example dialogue

对不起,我没看见你。 duì bù qǐ wǒ méi kàn jiàn nǐ

Sorry, I didn't notice you.

没关系,你没事吧? méi guān xì nǐ méi shì ba

It's okay, are you all right?

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