Definition
敬启 is a formal expression used in Chinese letters and official correspondence. It can serve as a salutation at the beginning of a letter, similar to 'To whom it may concern' or 'Dear Sir/Madam', or as a respectful closing before the signature, equivalent to 'Respectfully yours' or 'Sincerely'. It is a fixed phrase and should not be modified or split.
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(formal letter) salutation meaning 'To whom it may concern' or 'Dear Sir/Madam'(formal letter) closing meaning 'Respectfully yours' or 'Sincerely'
Examples
- 敬启：。jìng qǐ: Zī zhìhán zīxún chǎnpǐn xìnxī.To whom it may concern: We are writing to inquire about product information.
- '敬启'。Tā zài xìn mò xiě le 'jìng qǐ' bìng qiān le míng.He wrote 'Respectfully yours' at the end of the letter and signed his name.
- ，'敬启'。Xiě gōnghán shí, kāitóu cháng yòng 'jìng qǐ' biǎoshì zūnjìng.When writing official correspondence, 'To whom it may concern' is often used at the beginning to show respect.
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