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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.
Pronunciation of 赦
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Etymology of 赦
let go
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Case file: 赦
- 1The meaning half攵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half赤 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaylet go
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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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.
Complete the Sentence
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.
Example Sentences for 赦 (2)
Word Family of 赦
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Frequently Asked Questions about 赦
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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