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

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.

谁来说情都没有用。

Shéi láishuō qíng dōu méiyǒu yòng.

No matter who intercedes, it won't help.

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