FormalThanks & Apologies

How to say "Pardon me" in Chinese

请原谅

qǐng yuánliang

Pronunciation tip: "cheeng ywen-lyahng"

✎Example Sentences

请原谅我的无礼。

Qǐng yuánliang wǒ de wúlǐ.

Pardon my rudeness.

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