见谅 is a formal, polite expression used to request forgiveness or understanding—typically for minor inconveniences, mistakes, or unavoidable shortcomings. Literally, 见 (jiàn) means 'to see' or 'to witness', and 谅 (liàng) means 'to forgive' or 'to understand'; together, they convey the sense of 'please see [my situation] and forgive/understand'. It functions as a set phrase, not a verb or noun, and carries strong humility and deference.

This term is common in written communication—such as emails, letters, announcements, or public notices—and occasionally in spoken contexts when addressing superiors, elders, or strangers in formal settings. It’s rarely used among close friends or family, where simpler phrases like 对不起 or 不好意思 are preferred. Its tone is respectful but slightly reserved, signaling that the speaker acknowledges their action may cause inconvenience and sincerely hopes for leniency.