gau2 joeng5 daai6 ming4久仰大名

Jyutpinggau2 joeng5 daai6 ming4

Yalegáu yéuhng daaih mìhng

語句

Definition

An honorific said upon meeting someone for the first time, expressing that one has long looked forward to it.

neutralpeoplecommunication

How it's used

Reserved strictly for formal or semi-formal introductions when meeting someone whose reputation precedes them. It functions as a polite icebreaker that immediately establishes respect for the other person's achievements or status. Using it in casual settings with friends can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.

Examples

can4陳saang1生，gau2久joeng5仰daai6大ming4名，gam1今jat6日zung1終jyu1於gin3見dou2到nei5你laa3喇。

Mr. Chan, I have heard so much about you, I am finally meeting you today.

teng1聽man4聞nei5你hai6係zyun1專gaa1家，zan1真hai6係gau2久joeng5仰daai6大ming4名。

I heard you are an expert, I have really been looking forward to meeting you.

Common phrases

gau2久joeng5仰daai6大ming4名，jyu4如leoi4雷gun3貫ji5耳

I have long heard of your great name, it is like thunder to my ears.

Common mistake

Avoid using this with people you already know well or in casual social settings, as it can sound insincere or mocking. It is specifically intended for a first-time meeting with someone you admire or respect professionally.