多谢拨冗前来
“Thank you for taking the time to come.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我深表哀悼
“You have my deepest sympathy.”
多谢拨冗前来
“Thank you for taking the time to come.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese social etiquette heavily emphasizes humble and deferential set phrases like '拨冗' to acknowledge the guest's elevated status and precious time.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
many thanks; thank you very much
A slightly more formal and elegant way to say 'thank you' than the everyday 'xièxie'.
to find time out of a busy schedule
A highly formal written-style collocation used exclusively toward respected guests, clients, or superiors.