Definition
恕 is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'to forgive' or 'to excuse'. It is used in formal, polite expressions, always followed by a verb phrase. Common patterns include 恕我… (excuse me for…) and 恕不… (excuse me for not…). It is more formal than 对不起 and is often found in written or polite spoken Chinese.
b.f.
(bound form) to forgiveto excuse (used in polite expressions)
Examples
- 恕，。shù wǒ zhíyán, nǐ de xiǎngfǎ bú tài xiànshí.Excuse my bluntness, but your idea is not very realistic.
- ，恕。Jīntiān wǒ yǒu shì, shù bú fèngpéi le.I have something to do today, so excuse me for not accompanying you.
- 恕。Zhège yāoqiú wǒ shù nán cóng mìng.I regret that I cannot comply with this request.
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