Definition
笑纳 is a humble, polite formula used when offering a gift to someone. It literally means 'kindly accept (this small gift)', but it's not a command — it's a fixed expression of modesty and respect. You typically write it on a gift card or say it when presenting a gift, implying 'please accept this humble token'. It is not used as a regular verb; it stands as a set phrase.
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(polite formula) kindly accept this small gift (said when offering a gift)
Examples
- ，，笑纳。Xiǎo xiǎo lǐwù, bù chéng jìngyì, qǐng xiào nà.A small gift, not worthy of respect — please kindly accept it.
- ，笑纳。Zhè shì wǒ de yìdiǎn xīnyì, hái wàng xiào nà.This is a small token of my feelings; I hope you will kindly accept it.
- ，笑纳。Lǐwù suī báo, qǐng xiào nà.The gift is modest, but please kindly accept it.
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