waa4 hon6華翰华翰
Jyutpingwaa4 hon6
Yalewàh hohn
Definition
A polite, honorific way to refer to someone else's letter.
writtencommunication
How it's used
This is a highly formal and archaic term used to show extreme respect to the recipient. It is almost exclusively found in written correspondence or very formal business contexts. Using it in casual conversation will sound sarcastic or overly dramatic.
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fung1封fūngExamples
Thank you for your letter, I have read its contents.
Related words
Common phrases
to have the honor of reading your letter
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard noun for any letter. It is strictly an honorific used to refer to someone else's writing, never your own.
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Grammar guides
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