失敬 (shī jìng) — (polite formula) Excuse me for being disrespectful; I'm sorry for my rudeness.
Definition
A formal, polite apology formula used when one has been disrespectful or failed to show proper deference. It is set, literary language — not used in casual conversation.
idiom
(polite formula) Excuse me for being disrespectfulI'm sorry for my rudeness.
Examples
- 失敬，！shī jìng, Yuán lái nín jiù shì wáng jiào shòu!Excuse my rudeness, so you are Professor Wang!
- ，失敬。Gāng cái méi rèn chū nín, zhēn shì shī jìng le.I didn't recognize you just now — I'm truly sorry for my disrespect.
- 失敬，。shī jìng, Qǐng duō bāo han.My apologies, please forgive me.
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