si6 hau6侍候
Jyutpingsi6 hau6
Yalesih hauh
Definition
To serve, wait on, attend to, or take care of someone.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or old fashioned tone compared to the more common 服侍. It often implies a sense of duty or a subordinate position, making it sound more serious than just helping someone. In casual speech, it can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is being overly attentive to another person's needs.
Examples
He has to wait on his boss all the time, it is very tiring.
Related words
Common phrases
to serve with great care
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, friendly contexts where you are simply helping a friend, as it implies a servant or subordinate relationship. Use 照顧 instead for general caretaking.
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Grammar guides
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