抱歉 meaning and pronunciation

抱歉
Simplified/traditional word

抱歉 English definition

bào qiàn
  • sorry
  • We apologize!
  • to feel apologetic
  • to regret

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Characters

  • 抱 (bào): to hold; to carry (in one's arms); to hug; to embrace; to surround; to cherish;
  • 歉 (qiàn): to apologize; to regret; deficient;

Sentences examples with 抱歉

  • 非常抱歉，让您等了这么久。
    Fēicháng bàoqiàn, ràng nín děngle zhème jiǔ.