jing4 hau6迎候
Jyutpingjing4 hau6
Yaleyìhng hauh
Definition
To greet or await the arrival of someone.
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How it's used
Formal register dominates this term, making it sound quite stiff or literary in everyday conversation. It is typically reserved for professional settings, official ceremonies, or when showing high respect to a guest. In casual social situations, people prefer using 等 or 接.
Examples
He is waiting at the door to greet the VIP.
Related words
Common phrases
respectfully await your arrival
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual contexts, such as waiting for a friend at a cafe, as it sounds overly ceremonious and unnatural.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
