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Chinese dictionary
v.intercede; ask for leniency for somebody
他母亲替他向法官讲情。
His mother pleaded with the judge for him.
我为他向老板讲情。
I interceded for him with the boss.
出于一个朋友讲情，我的请求得到了同意。
Through the intercession of a friend, my request was granted.
Word usage
- Separable word"讲" and "情" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
我已替你讲了情了。
I have interceded for you.
是我出面为你讲的情。
It was I who interceded for you.
他是个非常讲原则的人，从未替人讲过情。
He is a very principled man and has never ask for leniency for anyone.