qiú ráo
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Chinese dictionary
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  • v.beg for mercy; ask for/seek forgiveness

    • qū xī qiú ráo

      屈膝求饶

      beg for mercy on one's knees

    • tā xiǎng qīn yǎn kàn zhe tā men qiú ráo

      亲眼他们求饶

      She wanted to watch them begging for mercy with her own eyes.

Word usage

  • "求" and "饶" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 因为理亏

      He sued me for mercy because he was in the wrong.

    • He sued you for mercy.

    • 如果

      If you beg for mercy, I'll let you off.