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孝敬

Mandarin · pinyin xiào jìng

to show filial respect
to give presents (to one's elders or superiors)
to support one's aged parents

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孝: xiào · filial piety, obedience; mourning
敬: jìng · respect, honor; respectfully

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4–4 · xiao4 jing4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

haau3 ging3

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verb

to show filial respect
to give presents to one's elders or superiors
(Southern Min) to offer sacrifices (to gods and spirits)
(Mainland China Hokkien, derogatory) to give someone something

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