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饶恕
ráoshù
to forgive
HSK 7, nr, 19 strokes, rank #9765, Very Hard
饶恕
ráoshù
to pardon
HSK 7, nr, 19 strokes, rank #9765, Very Hard
饶恕
ráoshù
to spare
HSK 7, nr, 19 strokes, rank #9765, Very Hard
ráoshù(rao2shu4)rao shu T2
1to forgive
2to pardon
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March 24, 2026
饶恕(饒恕)ráoshù(rao2shu4)
饶恕 (ráo shù) means to forgive or pardon someone for a wrongdoing. It is commonly used in both personal and formal contexts, often relating to moral or ethical discussions about forgiveness. The nuance of this word often implies a graciousness in letting go of resentment or punishment.
Strokes19Frequency#9765DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the act of forgiveness is often seen as a virtue and is deeply rooted in Confucian values, which emphasize harmony in relationships. The concept of 饶恕 reflects the desire to maintain social cohesion and peace.
Memory tip
Think of 饶 (ráo) as 'to roam' freely after being 'forgiven,' and 恕 (shù) sounds like 'shoo,' as if you are shooing away anger. Visualize a person roaming freely because they have been spared from anger and punishment.
Meanings of 饶恕
ráoshù(rao2shu4)
1to forgive
2to pardon
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About 饶恕
饶恕Simplified
饒恕Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9765Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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宽恕 (kuān shù) - choose 饶恕 when emphasizing graciousness in forgiveness, while 宽恕 leans more towards leniency or tolerance.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 饶 (ráo) and 恕 (shù) as incorrect tones may lead to misunderstandings. This term is often used in serious discussions, so it may not be suitable for light-hearted contexts. Common collocations include '饶恕别人' (forgive others) and '饶恕错误' (pardon mistakes).
HSK Study Tips
As a HSK Level 6 word, 饶恕 connects with concepts of morality and ethics, often discussed in advanced texts. Focus on its usage in literature and philosophical discussions, comparing it with related terms like 原谅 (yuán liàng), which also means to forgive but carries a slightly different connotation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 饶恕 with 原谅 (yuán liàng), thinking they are interchangeable. While both mean to forgive, 饶恕 conveys a deeper sense of moral pardon. An example mistake is saying '我饶恕了你的小错误' when '我原谅了你的小错误' is more appropriate.
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饶恕 (ráo shù) means to forgive or pardon someone for a wrongdoing. It is commonly used in both personal and formal contexts, often relating to moral or ethical discussions about forgiveness. The nuance of this word often implies a graciousness in letting go of resentment or punishment.
When to use 饶恕
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 饶 (ráo) and 恕 (shù) as incorrect tones may lead to misunderstandings. This term is often used in serious discussions, so it may not be suitable for light-hearted contexts. Common collocations include '饶恕别人' (forgive others) and '饶恕错误' (pardon mistakes).
饶恕 or something close to it
宽恕 (kuān shù) - choose 饶恕 when emphasizing graciousness in forgiveness, while 宽恕 leans more towards leniency or tolerance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 饶恕 with 原谅 (yuán liàng), thinking they are interchangeable. While both mean to forgive, 饶恕 conveys a deeper sense of moral pardon. An example mistake is saying '我饶恕了你的小错误' when '我原谅了你的小错误' is more appropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 饶恕
饶恕 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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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我止住了他那种卑躬屈节的神气, 告诉他,我____了他.
I abated his cringes, told him I forgave him.
Example Sentences for 饶恕 (10)
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nrto forgive8
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我止住了他那种卑躬屈节的神气, 告诉他,我饶恕了他.
wǒ zhǐ zhù le tā nà zhǒng bēi gōng qū jié de shén qì, , gào sù, tā , wǒ ráo shù.
I abated his cringes, told him I forgave him.
2
" 饶恕我吧, 亲爱的, " 她亲切地说, 一面伸出她的两臂.
" " ráo shù wǒ, bā , qīn," ài de , " tā qīn, qiē dì shuō , yī miàn shēn chū.
" Forgive me, darling,'she said gently, putting out her arms.
3
尽管他犯了错误，但他的朋友们选择饶恕他，继续支持他。
Jǐnguǎn tā fànle cuòwù, dàn tā de péngyǒumen xuǎnzé ráoshù tā, jìxù zhīchí tā.
Even though he made mistakes, his friends chose to forgive him and continue supporting him.
4
在家庭聚会上，他为过去的争吵向父母道歉，希望他们能饶恕他。
Zài jiātíng jùhuì shàng, tā wèi guòqù de zhēngchǎo xiàng fùmǔ dàoqiàn, xīwàng tāmen néng ráoshù tā.
At the family gathering, he apologized to his parents for past arguments, hoping they would forgive him.
5
经过长时间的反思，她终于决定饶恕那个曾经伤害过她的人。
Jīngguò cháng shíjiān de fǎnsī, tā zhōngyú juédìng ráoshù nàgè céngjīng shānghài guò tā de rén.
After a long period of reflection, she finally decided to forgive the person who had hurt her.
6
他向所有人坦诚自己的错误，希望能得到他们的饶恕。
Tā xiàng suǒyǒu rén tǎnchéng zìjǐ de cuòwù, xīwàng néng dédào tāmen de ráoshù.
He confessed his mistakes to everyone, hoping to receive their forgiveness.
