zi3 ji3致意
Jyutpingzi3 ji3
Yaleji yi
Definition
To send one's regards, express gratitude, or pay tribute to.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Reserved for formal settings, this term is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It carries a sense of ceremony and respect, often appearing in speeches, official correspondence, or public announcements. Unlike casual greetings, it implies a deliberate act of showing honor or appreciation.
Examples
He specifically wrote a letter to send his regards to everyone.
Remember to send my regards to them on my behalf.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social situations with friends or family, as it will sound overly stiff and unnatural. For everyday contexts, use phrases like 代我問候佢 or 幫我同佢講聲好.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
