ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
v.smile a fawning smile; smile an apologetic or obsequious smile
他敢怒不敢言,只能赔笑道:“好性急的人”。
He didn't dare to be angry, but he could only smile and said: "A person who is impatient".
Word usage
- Separable word"赔" and "笑" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
吃个饭,赔个笑,都是正常的应酬。
Having a meal and paying a fawning smile is necessary for social communications.
你赔了这么多笑,他也不见得买你的好。
Even after you smile apologetically, you may not win his favor.