手下留情

shǒu xià liú qíng

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Definitions

1. lit. start off leniently (idiom); please do not be too strict with me
2. Do not judge me too harshly.
3. Look favorably on my humble efforts.

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Child Words of 手下留情

• 下 下 xià: down
• 情 情 qíng: feeling
• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 留 留 liú: to leave (a message etc)
• 手下 手下 shǒu xià: under one's control or administration
• 留情 留情 liú qíng: to relent (to spare sb's feelings)