Definition
赏光 is a polite fixed expression used when inviting someone to an event — it literally means 'bestow your light/glory'. You use it to show respect and deference, like saying 'please do me the honor of your presence' in English. It appears in formulas like '请您赏光' (may I ask you to honor us) or '你能赏光吗?' (can you come? — respectful). It's formal and best reserved for invitations to dinners, ceremonies, or gatherings where the guest is of higher status or the host wants to be extra courteous.
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(polite expression) to honor someone with one's presenceto graciously attend at someone's invitation
Examples
- ，赏光。Xià zhōuliù wǒ jiā jǔbàn wǎnyàn, qǐng nín shǎng guāng.Next Saturday we are hosting a dinner at my home; please do us the honor of coming.
- 赏光，。Rúguǒ nín néng shǎng guāng, wǒmen jiāng búshèng gǎnjī.If you could honor us with your presence, we would be extremely grateful.
- ，赏光。Zhème zhòngyào de chǎnghé, xīwàng nín yídìng shǎng guāng.On such an important occasion, we truly hope you can come.
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