留情 liúqíng

liúqíng verb to show mercy; to forgive
Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语
Notes: (CC-CEDICT '留情'; Guoyu '留情')

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  • 手下留情 start off leniently; please do not be too strict with me; do not judge me too harshly; look favorably on my humble efforts
  • 毫不留情 to show no quarter; ruthless; relentless

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