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Translation
对不起
Romanization
Duibuqi
Pronunciation
dway-boo-chee
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
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对不起 — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "sorry".
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You say "对不起" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Duibuqi", and a simple pronunciation cue is "dway-boo-chee".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "dway-boo-chee" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Duibuqi".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.