饶恕

饒恕
ráoshù
verb HSK 7 #9,765

Meanings

  1. 1 to forgive
  2. 2 to pardon
  3. 3 to show mercy

Examples

Qǐng nǐ ráoshù wǒ de guòcuò.
Please forgive my mistakes.
Tā wúfǎ ráoshù tā de bèipàn.
She couldn't forgive his betrayal.
Shàngdì huì ráoshù suǒyǒu de zuìrén.
God will pardon all sinners.

Tips

usage
饶恕 is more formal and literary than 原谅. It implies pardoning a serious offense, often with moral or religious overtones.
memory
(abundant) + (forgive) — someone with an abundant heart has room to forgive.

Stroke Order

ráo
shù