liú qíng
to relent (to spare sb's feelings)
to show mercy or forgiveness
to forbear
lenient
háo bù liú qíng
to show no quarter
ruthless
relentless
shǒu xià liú qíng
lit. start off leniently (idiom); please do not be too strict with me
Do not judge me too harshly.
Look favorably on my humble efforts.