道歉 (dào qiàn) — to apologize

Definition

道歉 is a verb meaning 'to apologize' for something you did wrong. Use 向 + person to say who you apologize to (向他道歉).

verb
to apologize

Examples

  • 道歉
    Nǐ yīng gāi xiàng tā dào qiàn.
    You should apologize to him.
  • Tā dào guò qiàn le, nǐ jiù yuán liàng tā ba.
    He's already apologized, so just forgive him.
  • Tā wèi tā zuò cuò de shì dào le qiàn.
    He apologized for the thing he did wrong.

Grammar

Browse more HSK 4 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.