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对不起

dui bu qi

sorry

Practice

Listen on the main tool page, repeat the phrase aloud, then write the characters by hand to build memory.

How to use 对不起

对不起 means "sorry" in everyday Mandarin. The pinyin is dui bu qi. Use it in simple daily situations, especially when you need quick practical Chinese while traveling, shopping, eating, meeting people, or asking for help.

Start by reading the Chinese characters, then say the pinyin slowly. After that, cover the English meaning and try to remember it from the Chinese phrase.

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