饶恕

ráo shù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to forgive
2. to pardon
3. to spare

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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追究

zhuī jiū

to investigate

坚持查问过错或罪行，不予饶恕

Related words

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包容

bāo róng

to pardon

宽容接纳，与饶恕密切相关

Synonyms

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原谅

yuán liàng

to excuse

用于承认错误或过失后宽恕对方

宽恕

kuān shù

to forgive

较正式，强调对严重过错的宽容

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in fixed expressions like 请求饶恕 (to beg forgiveness) or 不可饶恕 (unforgivable), less used in casual speech.

Formality

Primarily formal/literary; in everyday conversation, 原谅 is preferred for minor offenses.

Example Sentences

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我真诚地请求你的饶恕。

I sincerely beg your forgiveness.

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Child Words of 饶恕

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