syu3 zeoi6恕罪

Jyutpingsyu3 zeoi6

Yalesyu jeuih

動詞

Definition

To forgive a sin; to pardon an offense.

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How it's used

This expression is formal and carries a sense of humility, often used when someone feels they have committed a social faux pas or failed to meet an expectation. It is rarely used in casual, everyday banter among close friends, as it sounds overly dramatic or polite. You will most frequently encounter it in service settings or when addressing someone of higher status or seniority.

Examples

ceng2請nei5你syu3恕zeoi6罪，ngo5我zan1真hai6係m4唔siu2小sam1心zing2整laan6爛zo2咗go3個bui1杯。

Please forgive me, I really didn't mean to break the cup.

jyu4如gwo2果ngo5我jau5有zou6做dak1得m4唔hou2好ge3嘅dei6地fong1方，ceng2請syu3恕zeoi6罪aa4呀。

If there is anything I haven't done well, please forgive me.

Common phrases

ceng2請syu3恕zeoi6罪

please forgive me

Common mistake

Learners often use this in casual situations where a simple 唔好意思 or 對唔住 would be much more natural. Using 恕罪 with friends can make you sound like you are acting in a period drama.