gei3 sing1寄聲寄声

Jyutpinggei3 sing1

Yalegei sīng

Definition

To ask someone to pass on a message or to say hello to others for them.

colloquialcommunicationpeople

How it's used

Often used when someone is about to meet a mutual friend or acquaintance, this term functions as a polite way to bridge social distance. It carries a slightly more personal and warm tone than simply saying hello. While it can mean passing on a message, it is most frequently used specifically for sending greetings or well wishes.

Examples

maa4麻faan4煩nei5你bong1幫ngo5我gei3寄sing1聲bei2畀keoi4佢aa4呀。

Could you please pass on my regards to him?

nei5你gin3見dou2到keoi5佢gei3記dak1得gei3寄sing1聲bei2畀ngo5我。

Remember to send me a message when you see him.

Common phrases

gei3寄sing1聲bei2畀jan4人

to send regards to someone

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse this with the formal written term 傳話, which sounds more like delivering a specific instruction or official message. Use 寄聲 for casual, friendly greetings rather than relaying business information.