Definition

1. Verb:
   • To pardon, to forgive: To deliberately choose not to blame, punish, or take offense at someone's mistake, fault, or offensive remark. It implies an act of leniency and letting a transgression pass without consequence.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tôi lỡ lời, xin bỏ quá cho. (I misspoke, please pardon me.)
  • Nó còn trẻ, mong bác bỏ quá cho lỗi lầm đó. (He is still young, I hope you will forgive him for that mistake.)
  • Chuyện nhỏ thôi, tôi bỏ quá rồi. (It's a small matter, I've already let it go.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used in polite, formal, or deferential contexts to apologize and ask for clemency, especially when the offense is considered minor or unintentional. It is a common formula in speech to smooth over social friction.

Variants and Related Words

• Bỏ qua (v): To overlook, to skip, to omit. While similar, "bỏ qua" is more general and can be used for non-social contexts (e.g., overlooking a detail). "Bỏ quá" is specifically interpersonal and relates to forgiveness.
  • Anh cứ bỏ qua những lỗi nhỏ đó đi. (Just overlook those small errors.)

Synonyms

• Forgive: To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense.
• Pardon: To release from the penalty of an offense.
• Overlook: To disregard or ignore indulgently.
• Excuse: To regard or forgive as a minor fault.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Xin bỏ quá cho: The standard polite phrase meaning "Please pardon/forgive (me/him/her)."
  • Cháu vô ý, xin bác bỏ quá cho. (It was unintentional, uncle, please forgive it.)

verb

1. To pardon, to forgive
   • tôi lỡ lời, xin bỏ quá cho
     it was a slip of the tongue on my part, please pardon me