ging3 cing2敬請敬请
Jyutpingging3 cing2
Yaleging chíng
Definition
Please; to respectfully request or invite.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal or written communication, this term carries a high level of deference that makes it sound unnatural in casual face to face conversation. It is standard on signs, official notices, or formal invitations where the speaker wishes to show extreme politeness to an audience. Using it in a text message to a close friend would sound overly stiff or even sarcastic.
Examples
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The event is about to start, please take your seats.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct translation for please in everyday requests, but it is far too formal for asking someone to pass the salt or help with a chore. Use 唔該 instead for standard requests.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
