fung6 soeng5奉上
Jyutpingfung6 soeng5
Yalefuhng séuhng
Definition
To respectfully present or offer a gift to someone, showing high regard for the recipient.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and deferential tone, often used in business correspondence or when presenting gifts to superiors. It implies a sense of humility from the giver and elevates the status of the recipient. You will rarely hear this in casual conversation between friends, as it sounds overly stiff or even sarcastic in informal settings.
Examples
Please accept this small token of my appreciation.
We have already presented the report to the manager for review.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday exchanges like handing a pen to a colleague or passing a drink to a friend, as it will sound unintentionally dramatic or mockingly formal.
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Grammar guides
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