ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
v.intercede for; put in a good word
你帮我说情吧。
Please put in a word for me.
synonym
Word usage
- Separable word"说" and "情" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
我去说了半天情,他爸爸才原谅了他。
His father didn't forgive him until I went to speak for him for a long time.
我为他说过情,可一点儿用也没有。
I pled for mercy for him, but to no avail.
谁帮你说的情,你不知道吗?
Don't you know who asked for mercy for you?