How do you say "I'm sorry" in Chinese? Asking for a friend.

In Chinese culture, apologizing and expressing regret is considered an important virtue for maintaining good relationships. To say "I'm sorry" in Chinese, you can use the phrase "duìbùqǐ" (对不起), which means "I'm sorry" or "excuse me". Another common phrase is "bàoqiàn" (抱歉), which has a more formal and apologetic tone. Both phrases are pronounced as "dway-boo-chee" and "bow-chee-an", respectively.

When apologizing, it's important to show sincerity and take responsibility for your actions. Along with saying sorry, you can also include a brief explanation of what went wrong and how you plan to make things right.