tok3 fuk1託福托福

Jyutpingtok3 fuk1

Yaletok fūk

語句

Definition

Thanks to you; a polite phrase used to express that one's good fortune or success is due to another's blessing.

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How it's used

This is a polite, humble response used when someone asks about your well-being or progress. It shifts the credit for your success or good fortune onto the other person, implying that their good wishes or influence helped you. It is essentially a formal yet common way to say you are doing well without sounding arrogant.

Examples

tok3託fuk1福，jat1一cai3切dou1都hou2好seon6順lei6利。

Thanks to you, everything is going smoothly.

Common phrases

tok3託fuk1福tok3託fuk1福

Thanks to you, thanks to you (often repeated for emphasis)

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual settings with close friends, as it can sound overly formal or even slightly sarcastic depending on the tone. It is best reserved for acquaintances, colleagues, or elders.