赐教

• Pinyin: cì jiào
• Hanzi breakdown: 赐 = 贝 + 易 (to bestow); 教 = 孝 + 攵 (to teach)

Meaning

Please enlighten me; please teach me. A humble, polite expression requesting guidance or instruction.

A formal expression used when seeking advice or feedback from someone you respect. Often used in business, academic, or formal social contexts. The speaker positions themselves as lower in knowledge/status.

Examples

1. 如有不妥之处，还望前辈赐教。 If there's anything inappropriate, I hope the seniors will kindly offer their guidance.
2. 我对这个领域了解不多，希望能得到各位专家的赐教。 I don't know much about this field, and I hope to receive instruction from the experts.
3. 不知先生可否赐教几招，让我开开眼界？ Might I ask if the master could share a few pointers to broaden my horizons?

Usage Guide

Context: academic, business, polite request

Tone: humble

Do Say

• 还望不吝赐教。(Please don't hesitate to enlighten me.)
• 有机会的话，希望能得到您的赐教。(If there's an opportunity, I hope to receive your guidance.)

Don't Say

• 赐教我怎么打游戏 (Too formal and elevated for casual topics like gaming — just say 教我 or 告诉我)

Origin & History

Compound of 赐 (to bestow, grant) + 教 (to teach). Literally 'grant me your teaching,' positioning the teacher's knowledge as a gift.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Educated