此致

The Chinese word 此致 is a commonly used closing phrase in formal letters and emails. It is composed of two characters: 此 (cǐ), meaning "this", and 致 (zhì), meaning "to send" or "to convey". Together, they literally mean "this is sent" or "this is conveyed".The phrase 此致 is often used in conjunction with another closing phrase, 敬礼 (jìnglǐ), which means "respectful salute". When used together, 此致敬礼 forms a polite and formal way to end a letter or email.The etymology of the word 此致 can be traced back to the ancient Chinese language. The character 此 (cǐ) was originally a pictograph depicting a hand pointing to something. Over time, it evolved to mean "this" or "here". The character 致 (zhì) was originally a pictograph depicting a person holding a stick. Over time, it evolved to mean "to send" or "to convey".The combination of 此 (cǐ) and 致 (zhì) to form the phrase 此致 is a relatively recent development. It is believed to have originated in the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Since then, it has become a standard closing phrase in formal Chinese writing.