se3 haa6舍下

Jyutpingse3 haa6
Yalese hah

Definition

My home or family, used as a humble form of address.

writtenhomepeople

How it's used

Using this term signals a high level of formality and traditional politeness that is increasingly rare in casual daily life. It is typically reserved for formal invitations or when addressing someone of higher social status or an elder. Most people today prefer using 屋企 or 屋企人 to avoid sounding overly stiff or archaic.

Common phrases

welcome to my humble home

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this term when talking about their own family members, but it strictly refers to the speaker's residence. Using it to describe your family members sounds unnatural and incorrect.

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