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宽恕 (kuānshù, to forgive) - use 赦 (shè) when referring to formal legal pardons, while 宽恕 (kuānshù) is more general and can apply to personal forgiveness.
赦 is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or governmental discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with other similar verbs like 免 (miǎn), which means to exempt. Be cautious with tone; 'shè' is pronounced with a falling tone, which can be confused with the rising tone of 'shé' (蛇) meaning snake.
While not specifically part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding 赦 can help learners associate it with other legal terms. Focus on its usage in sentences related to justice and mercy, and try to connect it with words like 罚 (fá, to punish) and 免 (miǎn, to exempt) for a deeper grasp.
Learners often confuse 赦 with 免 (miǎn), leading to incorrect sentences like '我赦他不去' (I pardon him not to go), instead of '我免他不去' (I exempt him from going). Remember, 赦 is specifically about forgiveness or pardoning in formal contexts.
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Etymology of 赦
let go
Origin
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How to say to forgive, to pardon, to remit in Chinese
“to forgive, to pardon, to remit” in Chinese is赦
The character 赦 (shè) means to forgive or to pardon, often in a legal context, such as remitting a punishment for a convict. It conveys a sense of mercy and the act of absolving someone from guilt or obligation, commonly used in formal or governmental communications regarding clemency.
When to use 赦
赦 is typically used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or governmental discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with other similar verbs like 免 (miǎn), which means to exempt. Be cautious with tone; 'shè' is pronounced with a falling tone, which can be confused with the rising tone of 'shé' (蛇) meaning snake.
赦 or something close to it
宽恕 (kuānshù, to forgive) - use 赦 (shè) when referring to formal legal pardons, while 宽恕 (kuānshù) is more general and can apply to personal forgiveness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 赦 with 免 (miǎn), leading to incorrect sentences like '我赦他不去' (I pardon him not to go), instead of '我免他不去' (I exempt him from going). Remember, 赦 is specifically about forgiveness or pardoning in formal contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 赦
赦 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她感觉他的那番话好似给她下了道____令。
She felt as if his words had granted her absolution.
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While it is primarily used in legal contexts, 赦 can also be applied in more personal or informal situations when discussing forgiveness.
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