Zhën bàoqiàn. I’m really sorry.

Example 1:
A: Hâo jiû döu méiyôu gën nî liánxì, zhën bàoqiàn!
B: Méiguänxi, nî yìzhí hên máng ba.

A: It’s been so long since I contacted you last, I’m really sorry.
B: It’s all right. You must have been really busy.

Example 2:
A: Jïnwân de yànhuì nî néng cänjiä ma?
B: Zhën bàoqiàn! Wô jïnwân zhènghâo yôu shì.

A: Are you coming to the dinner party tonight.
B: I’m really sorry. I have an appointment tonight.

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This is an expression used to apologize for mistakes or improper behavior. Here, “ (zhën, really)” indicates the sincerity of the speaker.

Synonymous Expressions
Zhën bù hâo yìsi!