负荆请罪
fù​jīng​qǐng​zuì

humble apology

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    负荆请罪 / 負荊請罪

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    humble apology

    To offer a sincere and humble apology, acknowledging one's fault and showing a willingness to accept punishment.

    他意识到自己的错误，特地登门向邻居负荆请罪。

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