悔罪 (huǐ zuì) — to repent one's crime, to show penitence (for a wrongdoing)
Definition
Literary/religious term meaning 'to repent a sin or crime', often in court, moral, or spiritual contexts. Stronger and more formal than everyday 道歉 (an apology for a wrong).
verb
to repent one's crimeto show penitence (for a wrongdoing)
Examples
- 悔罪。Tā zài fǎ tíng shàng gōng kāi huǐ zuì.He publicly showed penitence in court.
- ，。Zuì fàn yǐ jīng huǐ le zuì, qǐng qiú cóng qīng chǔ fá.The criminal has repented his crime and requests a lighter punishment.
- 悔罪。Tā wèi zì jǐ fàn xià de cuò wù shēn shēn huǐ zuì.He deeply repented the mistake he had made.
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