qǐng​zuì

to apologize humbly

Senses

请罪/ 請罪 qǐng​zuì to apologize humbly

To admit one's mistakes and ask for punishment or forgiveness; to humbly apologize.

请罪/ 請罪 qǐng​zuì to demand justice

(literary) To hold someone accountable for their crimes; to call someone to account for an offense.

请罪/ 請罪 qǐng​zuì to plead for leniency

(literary) To appeal to the authorities for the remission of a penalty or to beg for mercy.

References

see 负荆/負荊 请罪/請罪