cau4 ze6酬謝酬谢

Jyutpingcau4 ze6

Yalechàuh jeh

動詞

Definition

To thank someone with a gift, money, or a ceremony in appreciation of their help or services.

neutraldaily actionspeople

How it's used

Carries a formal or slightly elevated tone compared to standard ways of saying thank you like 多謝. It implies a tangible return for a service or favor, often involving a gift, money, or a meal. It is frequently used in contexts involving professional services, formal favors, or even religious offerings.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋maai5買zo2咗fan2份lai5禮mat6物cau4酬ze6謝lou5老si1師。

They bought a gift to thank the teacher.

nei5你daa2打syun3算dim2點joeng2樣cau4酬ze6謝keoi5佢bong1幫nei5你gam3咁do1多？

How do you plan to repay him for helping you so much?

Common phrases

cau4酬ze6謝san4神jan1恩

to thank a deity with offerings

cau4酬ze6謝jin3宴

a banquet held to show gratitude

Common mistake

Avoid using this for casual daily interactions, as it sounds overly serious or transactional. Using it to thank a friend for a small favor might make the speaker sound like they are treating the friendship as a business arrangement.