Definition
久仰 (jiǔ yǎng) is a polite, honorific expression used when meeting someone for the first time, meaning 'I've long admired you' or 'It's an honor to meet you'. In contrast, 久违 (jiǔ wéi) is used when meeting after a long time, like 'Long time no see'. 久仰 is for first encounters; 久违 is for reunions and often appears as 久违了.
verb
(honorific) It's an honor to meet youI've long admired you
Examples
- 久仰，！jiǔ yǎng, xìng huì xìng huì!It's an honor to meet you — delighted to make your acquaintance!
- 久仰，。jiǔ yǎng dàmíng, jīnrì yí jiàn guǒrán bùtóng fánxiǎng.I've long heard of your great name; meeting you today, you truly are extraordinary.
- ，久仰！。Wáng zǒng, jiǔ yǎng! Zǎo jiù xiǎng rènshi nín le.General Manager Wang, it's an honor to meet you! I've been wanting to get to know you for a long time.
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