shī yíng
Meaning
excuse me for not being there to welcome you
sorry for failing to meet you
Explanation
A humble expression used to apologize to a guest for failing to welcome or meet them upon arrival.
Examples
哎呀，您大驾光临，真是失迎失迎！
Āiyā, nín dàjià guānglín, zhēnshì shīyíng shīyíng!
昨天您来拜访时我不在家，实在失迎。
Zuótiān nín lái bàifǎng shí wǒ bù zàijiā, shízài shīyíng.
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Etymology
From "失" (to fail/neglect) and "迎" (to welcome), meaning to fail to welcome someone.
Memory tips
"To lose (失) the welcome (迎)" means failing to meet or welcome someone, resulting in a polite apology.
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