ci3 gaau3賜教赐教
Jyutpingci3 gaau3
Yalechi gau
Definition
Humbly request to teach or advise
writtencommunication
How it's used
This is a formal and polite expression used to show respect when asking for or acknowledging someone's advice or expertise. It carries a sense of humility, positioning the speaker as a learner who benefits from the other person's wisdom. It is often used in professional settings or when addressing someone senior to show deference.
Examples
jau5 me1 m4 ming4 ceng2 do1 do1 ci3 gaau3
有咩唔明，請多多賜教。
If there is anything I don't understand, please enlighten me.
do1 ze6 nei5 gam1 jat6 ge3 ci3 gaau3
多謝你今日嘅賜教。
Thank you for your advice today.
Related words
Common phrases
do1 ze6 ci3 gaau3
多謝賜教
Thank you for your advice
ceng2 do1 do1 ci3 gaau3
請多多賜教
Please give me your guidance
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday conversation with close friends or family, as it sounds overly stiff and sarcastic in those contexts. It is strictly reserved for formal interactions where you genuinely want to show high respect.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
