拜读

拜讀
bàidú
verb #21,058

Meanings

  1. 1 to read (someone else's work, reverential)
  2. 2 to have the honor of reading

Examples

Wǒ bàidúle nín de dàzuò, shòuyì fěi qiǎn.
I had the honor of reading your masterpiece and benefited greatly.
Nénggòu bàidú xiānsheng de wénzhāng, shì wǒ de róngxìng.
It is my honor to read your article.

Tips

register
拜读 is a formal, deferential expression. Use it when referring to reading a senior person's or respected author's work — never use it about your own reading of casual material. The prefix signals humility and respect.

Stroke Order

bài