負荊請罪

fu6 ging1 cing2 zeoi6

lit. to bring a bramble and ask for punishment (idiom) · fig. to offer sb a humble apology

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to bring a bramble and ask for punishment (idiom)
  2. fig. to offer sb a humble apology

Written Forms

負荊請罪Traditional · Main Form
负荆请罪Alternate Form

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