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肉袒負荊
ròu​tǎn​fù​jīng

to offer a humble apology

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肉袒负荆/ 肉袒負荊 ròu​tǎn​fù​jīng to offer a humble apology

To strip off one's shirt and carry thorny branches on one's back as a sign of deep regret and willingness to accept punishment; a formal and humble apology.

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