hau5 ji3厚意

Jyutpinghau5 ji3

Yaleháuh yi

Definition

Great kindness; a very kind thought or generous intention.

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How it's used

This term is formal and carries a sense of gratitude for someone's sincere consideration or generosity. It is most frequently used when declining an offer or gift, as it allows the speaker to acknowledge the kindness behind the gesture while politely refusing the item itself.

Examples

do1多ze6謝nei5你ge3嘅hau5厚ji3意，ngo5我sam1心ling5領laa3喇。

Thanks for your kind thought, I appreciate the gesture.

keoi5佢sung3送le1呢fan2份lai5禮mat6物zan1真hai6係cung1充mun5滿hau5厚ji3意。

The gift they sent is truly full of kind intentions.

Common phrases

sam1心ling5領hau5厚ji3意

appreciate the kind intention but decline the offer

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual settings with close friends, as it sounds overly stiff and polite. It is best reserved for professional contexts or interactions with elders and superiors.