谢罪 (xiè zuì) — to formally apologize for an offense or wrongdoing
Definition
谢罪 is a formal, written verb meaning to publicly apologize for a wrongdoing — heavier than 道歉 (everyday 'apologize') and used in official or solemn contexts.
verb
to formally apologize for an offense or wrongdoing
Examples
- 谢罪。Tā bì xū gōng kāi xiè zuì cái néng huò dé yuán liàng.He must publicly apologize to be forgiven.
- 。Tā yǐ jīng zài gōng zhòng miàn qián xiè le yí cì zuì.He has already apologized once in public.
- 谢罪。Dāng miàn xiàng shòu hài zhě xiè zuì shì zuì jī běn de chéng yì.Apologizing to the victim in person is the most basic sincerity.
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