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Chinese dictionary
v.beg for mercy; ask for/seek forgiveness
屈膝求饶
beg for mercy on one's knees
她想亲眼看着他们求饶。
She wanted to watch them begging for mercy with her own eyes.
Word usage
- Separable word"求" and "饶" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他因为理亏向我求了饶。
He sued me for mercy because he was in the wrong.
他向你求过饶了。
He sued you for mercy.
你如果求一声饶,我就放了你。
If you beg for mercy, I'll let you off.