对不起 (duì bu qǐ)
HSK 1
Definitions
- I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon
- to let (sb) down; to disappoint
Character Breakdown
对
Radical: 寸 · 5 strokes · Freq #33
correct, right; facing, opposed
不
Radical: 一 · 4 strokes · Freq #4
no, not; un-; negative prefix
起
Radical: 走 · 10 strokes · Freq #75
rise, stand up; go up; begin
Example Sentences
学生说:“对不起,我没看见。”
Asking the Way (HSK 1) · Read story →
书店里的人都看他们。一个买书的学生说:“我不认识小川的妈妈,对不起。”
Asking the Way (HSK 1) · Read story →
程小乐说:“对不起,叶老师。”
First Day of School (HSK 1) · Read story →
出租车的人说:“对不起,对不起!我在路上,路上人太多了,车也太多了!”
First Plane Trip (HSK 1) · Read story →
爸爸说:“对不起,儿子,是我拿了你的手机。今天早上,你的手机在桌子上,我看见了,我拿了。你太爱手机了,天天看手机,不看爸爸妈妈,不看姐姐。爸爸想你多看看家人,少看手机。”
First Plane Trip (HSK 1) · Read story →