歉意 qiànyì apology
apology; regret
How to remember 歉意: 歉 apology + 意 idea = apology.
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How it is used
- 'Apology, feeling of regret' - 表示歉意 (biǎoshì qiànyì) to express one's apology.
- The noun for regretful, apologetic feeling; 深表歉意 (shēn biǎo qiànyì) to apologize deeply.
- Formal; contrast the verb 道歉 (dàoqiàn, to apologize) - 歉意 is the sentiment itself.