对不起。
Meaning
对不起。 means Sorry..
Pronunciation
duì bu qǐ. Use the displayed ruby/timing as the primary guide once audio is ready.
When to use
Quick apology. Use this to keep a conversation polite, warm, or less abrupt.
How it works
This is a single useful expression. Learn it as one piece, then use the detail page and audio to connect spelling, sound, and meaning.
Nuance
Neutral everyday wording. Mandarin tones are part of the word, not decoration; follow the pinyin tone marks carefully.
Watch out
Do not drop the tone marks in pinyin. A different tone can produce a different word.
Useful detail
Pinyin with tones is included so learners can connect characters to spoken Mandarin. Category: Social and polite.
Notes
Quick apology. Neutral everyday wording.