haau3 ging3孝敬

Jyutpinghaau3 ging3

Yalehaau ging

動詞Rare

Definition

To show respect and gratitude to elders or superiors by giving gifts, treats, or financial support.

colloquialfamilypeople

How it's used

Carries a sense of duty and filial piety, often implying that the recipient has provided for the giver in the past. It is frequently used in a slightly playful or teasing tone when talking about buying food or gifts for parents. While it can apply to superiors, it is most strongly associated with family relationships.

Examples

le1呢fan2份lai5禮mat6物hai6係ngo5我maai5買lai4嚟haau3孝ging3敬aa3阿maa5媽ge3嘅。

I bought this gift to show my respect to my mother.

nei5你gei2幾si4時maai5買di1啲hou2好je5嘢haau3孝ging3敬haa5下nei5你lou5老dau6豆aa4呀？

When are you going to buy something nice to treat your dad?

Common phrases

haau3孝ging3敬zoeng2長bui3輩

to show respect to elders

maai5買je5嘢haau3孝ging3敬

to buy things to show respect

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for peers or friends, as it implies a hierarchical relationship where the recipient is senior or older. It is not a general term for giving gifts or treating someone to a meal.