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How to Say ‘This is just a little something. Please accept it.’ in Traditional Chinese

這是一點小心意，請您收下。

zhè shì yī diǎn xiǎo xīn yì qǐng nín shōu xià

[zhè shì ee-dyan syow xīnyì qǐng neen shōuxià]

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Downplaying your gift is expected in Taiwan, even if it was expensive. Hand it over with both hands, and expect a polite protest before they accept.

Phrase Breakdown

這是一點

zhè shì yī diǎn

This is a little

Opens the humble gift phrase. Say yìdiǎn, with 一 in the fourth tone.

Example

這是一點茶葉。

This is a little tea.

Words in this phrase

這

zhè

[zhè]

this

Indicates a specific object mentioned or nearby.

Example

殘劍的這張字表達了他的思想。

Broken Sword's piece of calligraphy expresses his thoughts.

是

shì

[shì]

Used to confirm facts or existence.

Example

他寫的是一本關於劍法的書。

He is writing a book about swordsmanship.

一點

yī diǎn

[ee-dyan]

a little; a bit

Used to describe a small amount of a taste or aroma.

Example

這支咖啡帶一點果酸。

This coffee has a little fruity acidity.

小心意，

xiǎo xīn yì

small token of appreciation,

A humble expression for a gift. Pause at the comma.

Example

這只是小心意。

This is just a small token.

Words in this phrase

小

xiǎo

[syow]

small; little

Describes something as small in size or amount. In restaurant situations, it can describe a small cake or small item prepared for a celebration.

Example

餐廳可以為生日客人準備一個小蛋糕。

The restaurant can prepare a small cake for a birthday guest.

心意

xīn yì

[xīnyì]

token of appreciation; kind thought

The feeling or goodwill behind a gift; used modestly when giving something.

Example

這只是我的心意。

This is just a token of my appreciation.

請您收下。

qǐng nín shōu xià

please accept it.

A polite request to accept a gift. 您 shows respect.

Example

請您收下這本書。

Please accept this book.

Words in this phrase

請

qǐng

[qǐng]

please

Used to make polite requests.

Example

請問你要喝什麼？

May I ask what you would like to drink?

您

nín

[neen]

you (polite)

A respectful way to say you, often used in service situations.

Example

我幫您安排包廂。

I will help arrange a private room for you.

收下

shōu xià

[shōuxià]

to accept

To receive and keep something offered, often a gift.

Example

禮物請你收下。

Please accept the gift.

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