致歉 (zhì qiàn) — to apologize (formal)
Definition
致歉 is a formal verb meaning 'to apologize', typically used in official or public statements (e.g. by companies or institutions). More formal than everyday 道歉.
verb
to apologize (formal)
Examples
- 致歉。Tā yīn wèi zì jǐ de cuò wù xiàng dà jiā zhì qiàn.He apologized to everyone for his own mistake.
- 致歉。Gōng sī yǐ jīng jiù cǐ shì gōng kāi zhì qiàn.The company has publicly apologized regarding this matter.
- ，。Tā dāng zhòng zhì le qiàn, dà jiā cái yuán liàng tā.He apologized publicly, and only then did everyone forgive him.
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