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Yalebāt chìhng jī chíng
Definition
An unreasonable request; used as a polite, humble term for one's own request.
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How it's used
This is a formal, polite idiom used to lower one's own status before making a request. It functions as a social buffer to show respect to the listener, acknowledging that the favor being asked might be burdensome or inconvenient. It is almost exclusively used in formal writing or very polite, serious spoken situations.
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I have a humble request, I would like to ask for your help.
I wonder if it is convenient for you to hear my humble request?
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Common phrases
to make a humble request
Common mistake
Do not use this in casual conversation with friends or family, as it will sound overly stiff, sarcastic, or pretentious. It is strictly reserved for professional or formal contexts where you need to show extreme humility.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
