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

HSK 7-9
Wǒ bàidú le nín de dàzuò, shòuyì-fěiqiǎn.
I had the honor of reading your masterpiece and benefited greatly.
HSK 7-9
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