sat1 ging3失敬

Jyutpingsat1 ging3

Yalesāt ging

語句

Definition

An expression used to apologize for failing to show proper respect or hospitality; I beg your pardon.

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How it's used

Used primarily when discovering that someone has a higher status, greater skill, or more impressive background than previously assumed. It functions as a polite, self-deprecating way to acknowledge one's own ignorance or failure to show proper deference. It is often repeated twice for emphasis, as in 失敬失敬.

Examples

jyun4原loi4來hai6係daai6大si1師，sat1失ging3敬sat1失ging3敬。

So you are the master, I apologize for my lack of respect.

m4唔zi1知nei5你hai6係zyun1專gaa1家，zan1真hai6係sat1失ging3敬saai3晒。

I did not know you were an expert, I am truly sorry for my rudeness.

Common phrases

sat1失ging3敬sat1失ging3敬

I am truly humbled (repeated for emphasis)

sat1失ging3敬saai3晒

My sincere apologies for the lack of respect

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual settings with close friends, as it sounds overly formal and sarcastic. It is strictly reserved for formal introductions or when meeting someone of high status for the first time.