赔礼道歉 (péi lǐ dào qiàn) — to make a formal apology, to offer a sincere apology (often with compensation)
Definition
赔礼道歉 (péi lǐ dào qiàn) is a formal set phrase meaning to offer a sincere apology, often with compensation or restitution. It is heavier and more official than a simple 道歉, implying you also make amends for the harm done.
idiom
to make a formal apologyto offer a sincere apology (often with compensation)
Examples
- 赔礼道歉。Tā bì xū xiàng shòu hài zhě gōng kāi péi lǐ dào qiàn.He must publicly apologize to the victim.
- 赔礼道歉。Gōng sī wèi shī wù xiàng gù kè péi lǐ dào qiàn bìng péi cháng sǔn shī.The company formally apologized to the customers for the mistake and compensated for the loss.
- 赔礼道歉，。Nǐ yīng gāi péi lǐ dào qiàn, ér bú shì zhǎo jiè kǒu.You should make a formal apology rather than making excuses.
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