说情

說情

shuōqíng

verb HSK 7-9 #38,703

Meanings

1 to intercede
2 to plead for someone
3 to put in a good word for

Characters

to say; to speak

feeling; favor; sentiment

Literally 'to speak sentiment' - to appeal on someone's behalf

Examples

HSK 3

谁来说情都没有用。

Shéi lái shuōqíng dōu méiyǒu yòng.

No matter who intercedes, it won't help.

HSK 5

他请朋友替他说情。

Tā qǐng péngyou tì tā shuōqíng.

He asked a friend to put in a good word for him.

Tips

culture

说情 reflects the importance of personal connections (关系 guānxi) in Chinese culture - asking someone with influence to speak on your behalf to obtain a favor or leniency.

Stroke Order

说 shuō

情 qíng