此致

• Pinyin: cǐ zhì
• Hanzi breakdown: 此 = 止 (stop) + 匕 (spoon), this; 致 = 至 (arrive) + 攵 (strike), to present

Meaning

Respectfully; hereby. A formal closing phrase used in letters and official correspondence.

A conventional closing phrase in formal Chinese letters, typically followed by 敬礼 (salute). Together, 此致敬礼 functions like 'Sincerely' or 'Respectfully yours' in English letters. 此致 literally means 'this is presented herewith.' Used only in written correspondence.

Examples

1. 此致敬礼是中文书信的常用结尾。 此致敬礼 is a common ending for Chinese letters.
2. 信的最后他写道此致，然后换行写敬礼。 At the end of the letter, he wrote 此致, then on the next line wrote 敬礼.
3. 正式公文和求职信结尾通常用此致敬礼。 Official documents and job application letters usually end with 此致敬礼.

Usage Guide

Context: correspondence, official, business

Tone: formal

Do Say

• 信件结尾写'此致'，换行顶格写'敬礼' (At the end of a letter, write 此致, then on the next line at the margin, write 敬礼)
• 此致敬礼用于正式信函。(此致敬礼 is used in formal letters.)

Don't Say

• '此致'只用于书信结尾，不能单独使用或用于口语 (此致 is only used at the end of letters — never alone or in speech)

Origin & History

Combines 此 (this) with 致 (to extend/present), meaning 'herewith presented.' A classical epistolary formula.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal