hin3獻献
Jyutpinghin3
Yalehin
Definition
To present or offer something in a respectful or solemn manner, or to display.
- to present or offer something respectfully or solemnly
- to show or display
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Carries a formal or solemn tone, often reserved for ceremonies, performances, or grand gestures. It implies a sense of respect or dedication, making it unsuitable for casual gift-giving between friends. When used in the phrase 獻醜, it functions as a humble expression to downplay one's own performance or work.
Examples
Are you trying to show off your lack of skill here?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday giving, as it sounds overly dramatic or archaic in casual settings. Use 送 instead for standard gift-giving.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
