thank for favor; express gratitude (esp. subject to sovereign)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to thank someone for their kindness or favor; to express gratitude for received beneficence
archaicHistorically used in imperial contexts where subjects expressed gratitude to the emperor. In modern usage, it appears in historical dramas, literature, or formal expressions of deep gratitude toward a benefactor. Carries a formal, somewhat archaic connotation.
Chén臣
zi子
guì跪
dì地
xiè谢
ēn恩
。
The subject knelt to express gratitude for the imperial favor.
Xiè谢
ēn恩
zhī之
hòu后
，
tā他
tuì退
chū出
le了
dà大
diàn殿
。
After giving thanks, he exited the main hall.
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Zhòng众
dà大
chén臣
qí齐
shēng声
xiè谢
ēn恩
。
The ministers expressed their thanks in unison.