宽恕 kuānshù to forgive
to forgive; forgiveness
How to remember 宽恕: 宽 wide + 恕 to excuse = to forgive.
Characters
How it is used
- To forgive / pardon a wrong, formally and often solemnly - 请求宽恕 (qǐngqiú kuānshù) to beg forgiveness.
- Heavier and more literary than 原谅 (yuánliàng, everyday 'forgive'); carries moral or religious weight.
- Used for serious transgressions and mercy shown from a magnanimous position.