soeng2 min6賞面赏面

Jyutpingsoeng2 min6

Yaleséung mihn

Uncommon

Definition

To do someone the honor of accepting an invitation or a gift.

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How it's used

Carries a slightly condescending or formal tone, as it implies the speaker is in a position to grant a favour by accepting an invitation. It is most commonly used when inviting someone to a social event or asking them to accept a gift. Using it with someone of higher status can sound arrogant or overly familiar.

Examples

soeng2賞m4唔soeng2賞min2面pui4陪ngo5我jam2飲bui1杯je5嘢aa4呀？

Would you do me the favour of having a drink with me?

keoi5佢hou2好naan4難ceng2請，m4唔hai6係go3個go3個dou1都soeng2賞min2面。

He is hard to invite, not everyone gets the favour of his presence.

Common phrases

soeng2賞min2面ceot1出zik6席

to honour someone with one's presence

soeng2賞min2面soeng2賞min2面

please, do me the favour

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 俾面, which is a more general term for giving someone face or showing respect. 賞面 specifically focuses on the act of accepting an invitation or request, whereas 俾面 is a broader social concept of maintaining someone's dignity.