乞怜 (qǐ lián) — to beg for pity or mercy
Definition
Literary verb meaning 'to beg for pity or mercy,' usually in a self-abasing way. Often paired with 摇尾 (wagging the tail), a set phrase evoking a fawning, groveling posture.
verb
to beg for pity or mercy
Examples
- ，乞怜。Tā wèi le huó mìng, bù dé bú xiàng dí rén qǐ lián.To survive, he had to beg for mercy from the enemy.
- ，乞怜。Nà zhī gǒu yáo zhe wěi ba, yí fù qǐ lián de yàng zi.That dog wagged its tail, looking as if it was begging for pity.
- 。Tā cóng lái méi yǒu xiàng rèn hé rén qǐ guò lián.He has never begged anyone for pity.
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