jǐn qǐdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to respectfully inform (used at the beginning or end of letters)
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Original source entry:

謹啟 谨启 [jin3 qi3] /to respectfully inform (used at the beginning or end of letters)/

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Other forms in these source records: 謹啟

  • 谨
    jǐn

    cautious / careful / solemnly / sincerely (formal)

  • 启
    qǐ

    to open / to start / to initiate / to enlighten or awaken / to state / to inform

    Qǐ

    Qi son of Yu the Great 禹[Yǔ], reported founder of the Xia Dynasty 夏朝[Xià Cháo] (c. 2070-c. 1600 BC)

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