humble reply; respectfully reply
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to respectfully reply (especially in letters)
formalA formal, polite phrase used specifically at the end of a written reply or in official correspondence to show humility and respect towards the recipient. Typically paired with words like 谨此 (jǐn cǐ).
Lái来
xìn信
shōu收
xī悉
，
jǐn谨
cǐ此
fèng奉
fù复
。
I have received your letter and hereby respectfully reply.
Guān关
yú于
nín您
suǒ所
xún询
zhī之
shì事
，
tè特
cǐ此
fèng奉
fù复
。
Regarding the matter you inquired about, I hereby respectfully reply.
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Suǒ所
tuō托
zhī之
shì事
yǐ已
bàn办
tuǒ妥
，
zhuān专
cǐ此
fèng奉
fù复
。
The matter you entrusted has been handled; I respectfully reply specifically on this.
Jìng敬
hòu候
huí回
yīn音
，
cǐ此
zhì致
fèng奉
fù复
。
Awaiting your reply respectfully, with this I offer my humble response.