jau5 cing2有請有请
Jyutpingjau5 cing2
Yaleyáuh chíng
Definition
To politely invite or request someone to do something, or to call upon them.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
This expression functions as a formal, polite invitation or a call to action, often used by emcees or hosts at events. It carries a sense of deference and is rarely used in casual, one-on-one conversation between friends. Using it in a relaxed setting can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Examples
We now invite the next contestant to the stage.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to ask for favors in daily life, as it sounds like a stage announcement. For everyday requests, use 麻煩你 or 唔該 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
