Definition
致意 is a formal separable verb (离合词) meaning to convey greetings or to pay one's respects. It's commonly used in written or polite contexts, such as when sending regards to someone through a third party or in public speeches. The verbal part 致 can be separated from 意 by a measure word or aspect marker, e.g., 致了一个意 (paid a greeting). The object of the greeting is introduced by 向 (to) or 给 (to).
v.o.
to send one's greetingsto extend regardsto pay respects (formal)
Examples
- 致意。Tā xiàng zàichǎng de láibīn yīyī zhì yì.He extended his greetings to every guest present.
- ,。Huìyì jiéshù shí, zhǔxí xiàng quántǐ dàibiǎo zhì le yì.At the end of the meeting, the chairperson paid respects to all delegates.
- 致意。Qǐng dài wǒ xiàng nín jiārén zhì yì.Please send my regards to your family.
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