polite request to remove one's outer garment
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
please remove your coat/jacket; make yourself comfortable (by removing outer garment)
honorificA polite and somewhat formal expression used by a host to invite a guest to remove their coat or outer layer to feel more comfortable, especially in a warm indoor setting. It reflects Chinese hospitality.
Wū屋
lǐ里
rè热
，
qǐng请
kuān宽
yī衣
。
It's warm inside, please feel free to take off your coat.
Qǐng请
jìn进
，
wài外
miàn面
lěng冷
，
kuài快
jìn进
lái来
kuān宽
yī衣
hē喝
bēi杯
rè热
chá茶
。
Please come in, it's cold outside. Come in, take off your coat, and have a cup of hot tea.
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Lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
gāng刚
jìn进
wū屋
，
zhǔ主
rén人
lián连
máng忙
shuō说
：
"
Qǐng请
kuān宽
yī衣
，
zuò坐
xià下
xiū休
xī息
。
"
As soon as the old gentleman entered the room, the host promptly said, "Please take off your coat and have a seat to rest."