冒昧 (mào mèi) — presumptuous, bold (of behavior or speech); (used adverbially in polite phrases) to take the liberty of doing something
Definition
A self-deprecating word used when asking or doing something that may be rude — often in polite requests. 大胆 is neutral-bold in praise or blame; 冒昧 is the speaker apologizing for overstepping.
adjective
presumptuousbold (of behavior or speech)(used adverbially in polite phrases) to take the liberty of doing something
Examples
- 冒昧。Qǐng yǔn xǔ wǒ mào mèi dì wèn yí gè wèn tí.Please allow me to take the liberty of asking a question.
- 冒昧，。mào mèi Dì dǎ rǎo nín, zhēn shì bù hǎo yì si.I'm sorry to take the liberty of disturbing you.
- 冒昧，。Qǐng yuán liàng wǒ de mào mèi, dàn wǒ bì xū shuō chū zhēn xiàng.Please forgive my presumption, but I must speak the truth.
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