but6 jung2撥冗拨冗

Jyutpingbut6 jung2

Yalebuht yúng

動詞

Definition

To spare some time from one's busy schedule; to make time for.

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How it's used

Reserved for formal correspondence or polite requests, this expression carries a sense of deference and respect for the other person's busy schedule. It is rarely used in casual, face to face conversation among friends or family, as it sounds overly stiff and performative in those contexts. Use it primarily when writing emails to superiors or clients to acknowledge the value of their time.

Examples

do1多ze6謝nei5你but6撥jung2冗ceot1出zik6席gam1今jat6日ge3嘅wui6會ji5議。

Thank you for sparing your time to attend today's meeting.

m4唔zi1知nei5你ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以but6撥jung2冗gin3見ngo5我jat1一min6面le1呢？

I wonder if you could spare some time to meet with me?

Common phrases

but6撥jung2冗ceot1出zik6席

spare time to attend

but6撥jung2冗lei4蒞lam4臨

spare time to grace us with your presence

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual settings, as it can sound sarcastic or unnecessarily distant. It is strictly a formal term and does not fit into everyday speech.