teoi1 joeng6推讓推让

Jyutpingteoi1 joeng6

Yaletēui yeuhng

Definition

To modestly decline or turn down a position, favor, or invitation.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of social etiquette and humility, often used when someone feels they are not worthy of a compliment or a position. It implies a conscious effort to defer to others rather than simply refusing out of disinterest. It is frequently seen in formal or semi-formal settings where maintaining social harmony is prioritized.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好haak3客hei3氣gam3咁teoi1推joeng6讓zo2咗go3個wai2位bei2俾ngo5我co5坐。

He very politely declined the seat and gave it to me.

nei5你m4唔sai2使teoi1推joeng6讓laa1啦，ni1呢go3個zoeng2獎hai6係nei5你jing1應dak1得㗎。

You don't need to be modest, this award is what you deserve.

Common phrases

wu6互soeng1相teoi1推joeng6讓

mutually deferring to one another

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 拒絕, which is a neutral or firm refusal. Using 推讓 when you actually intend to reject something outright can lead to confusion, as it suggests you are only declining out of politeness or modesty.