拜读 (bài dòu) — (polite) to read (someone's work) respectfully; to have the honor of reading
Definition
拜读 is a humble, honorific verb meaning 'to read (someone's work) respectfully.' Used only for the work of a superior or respected person — the speaker humbles themselves, so it never refers to your own reading.
verb
(polite) to read (someone's work) respectfullyto have the honor of reading
Examples
- 拜读，。Wǒ zuó tiān bài dòu le nín de dà zuò, shēn shòu qǐ fā.I had the honor of reading your masterpiece yesterday and was deeply inspired.
- 拜读，。bài dòu Nín de wén zhāng hòu, wǒ duì zhè ge wèn tí yǒu le xīn de lǐ jiě.After respectfully reading your article, I gained a new understanding of this issue.
- 拜读，。Yǒu jī huì bài dòu xiān sheng de xīn shū, shí zài róng xìng.It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to read your new book, sir.
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