sau6 naap6受納受纳

Jyutpingsau6 naap6

Yalesauh naahp

動詞

Definition

To accept or receive a gift.

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How it's used

Formal in tone, this word is rarely used in casual daily speech compared to the common term 收. It carries a sense of graciousness or official acknowledgement, often appearing in written correspondence or formal ceremonies. Using it in a casual setting with friends can sound overly stiff or even slightly ironic.

Examples

keoi5佢sung3送fan2份lai5禮mat6物bei2畀nei5你，nei5你sau6受naap6納zo2咗mei6未aa4呀？

He gave you a gift, have you accepted it yet?

le1呢fan2份sam1心ji3意ngo5我sau6受naap6納laa3喇，do1多ze6謝saai3晒。

I accept this kind gesture, thank you very much.

Common phrases

sau6受naap6納sam1心ji3意

to accept a kind gesture

sau6受naap6納lai5禮mat6物

to accept a gift

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general word for receiving anything, but it is specifically tied to accepting gifts, favors, or sentiments. It is not used for receiving physical objects like mail or packages, where 收 or 收取 is the standard choice.