How to Say ‘This is a small token of my appreciation.’ in Traditional Chinese
這是一點心意。
zhè shì yī diǎn xīn yì
[zhè shir yìdiǎn xīnyì]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Locals hand over a gift with this modest line, ideally using both hands. The polite response is to protest a little before accepting.
Phrase Breakdown
這是
zhè shì
This is
這 (zhè) means 'this', and 是 (shì) means 'is'. Both syllables have a falling tone.
這是我的書。
This is my book.
Words in this phrase
這
zhè
[zhè]
this
Indicates a specific object mentioned or nearby.
殘劍的這張字表達了他的思想。
Broken Sword's piece of calligraphy expresses his thoughts.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; am/is/are
是 is the verb 'to be' used for identity, emphasis, or agreement.
我也是剛畢業的新鮮人。
I am also a recent graduate.
一點心意。
yī diǎn xīn yì
a small token of my appreciation.
心意 means 'kind thoughts'. People say this humbly when they give a gift. Note that 一 changes to yì before 點.
一點心意，請收下。
A small token, please accept it.
Words in this phrase
一點
yī diǎn
[yìdiǎn]
a little; a bit
Indicates a small amount; after 差 it expresses 'almost' or 'nearly'.
我們只差一點就贏了。
We were just a little short of winning.
心意
xīn yì
[xīnyì]
token of appreciation; kind thought
The feeling or goodwill behind a gift; used modestly when giving something.
這只是我的心意。
This is just a token of my appreciation.
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