过意不去

過意不去

guòyì-búqù

idiom HSK 7-9 #16,463

Meanings

1 to feel very apologetic
2 to feel bad about something
3 to feel guilty

Characters

to pass; to get through

feeling; intention

Examples

HSK 4

麻烦你这么多，我真过意不去。

Máfan nǐ zhème duō, wǒ zhēn guòyì-búqù.

I've troubled you so much; I really feel bad about it.

HSK 7-9

让你等了这么久，真是过意不去。

Ràng nǐ děng le zhème jiǔ, zhēnshì guòyì-búqù.

Making you wait so long, I really feel sorry.

Tips

usage

A polite expression of guilt or apology, often used when someone has helped you or been inconvenienced. Less formal than 抱歉, and carries a warmer, more personal tone.

Stroke Order

过 guò

意 yì

不 bù

去 qù