shǒu​xià​liú​qíng

be lenient

Senses

手下留情 shǒu​xià​liú​qíng be lenient

verb · used as an appeal for kindness or to request that one not be judged or treated too strictly

我是第一次参加比赛,请各位评委手下留情。

手下留情 shǒu​xià​liú​qíng show mercy

verb · to act with leniency or refrain from exercising full severity or force against someone

在最后的决斗中,他对手下留情了。

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