对不起
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Definitions
- (verb) unworthy
- to let down
- I'm sorry
- excuse me
- pardon me
- if you please
- sorry? (please repeat)
Example Sentences
对不起，我来晚了。
Duìbùqǐ, wǒ lái wǎn le
Sorry, I came late
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Grammar Notes
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 1
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 1
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 1 list
对不起: HSK 1 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 1 exam
Studying for HSK 1? Keep 对不起 with the rest of your level.
HSK Lord schedules your reviews so each word comes back right before you would forget it. Free to start, and it picks up where you are.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.