polite request for attendance; do me the honor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to do (someone) the honor (of attending); (polite) to request someone's presence
honorificA polite formula used when inviting someone to an event, showing respect by suggesting their presence brings honor. Commonly used in formal invitations or polite requests.
Jīn今
wǎn晚
wǒ我
qǐng请
kè客
，
qǐng请
nín您
shǎng赏
guāng光
。
I'm treating tonight; please do me the honor of joining.
Míng明
tiān天
shì是
wǒ我
de的
shēng生
rì日
jù聚
huì会
，
xī希
wàng望
nǐ你
néng能
shǎng赏
guāng光
cān参
jiā加
。
Tomorrow is my birthday party; I hope you can do me the honor of attending.
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Lüè略
bèi备
bó薄
jiǔ酒
，
jìng敬
qǐng请
shǎng赏
guāng光
。
I have prepared some humble wine; please do me the honor of attending.