baau1 haam4包涵

Jyutpingbaau1 haam4

Yalebāau hàahm

動詞Rare

Definition

To forgive, excuse, or make allowances for one's shortcomings.

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How it's used

Used almost exclusively as a polite, formal request for understanding when one feels their performance or hospitality has fallen short. It carries a humble tone and is most common in professional settings or when addressing guests or elders. It functions as a social lubricant to soften the impact of a perceived mistake or lack of experience.

Examples

ngo5我zou6做dak1得m4唔hou2好，ceng2請do1多do1多baau1包haam4涵aa4呀。

I did not do a good job, please forgive me.

gam1今jat6日ziu1招fu1呼m4唔zau1周dou3到，ceng2請baau1包haam4涵。

Please excuse me for not hosting you well today.

Common phrases

do1多do1多baau1包haam4涵

please bear with me

Common mistake

Do not use this to ask for forgiveness for serious moral transgressions or major offenses, as it is meant for minor social lapses or professional shortcomings. It is not a general term for saying sorry like 對唔住.