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Hi there! I have some questions about this expression: I hope this e-mail finds you well. •What does "find" mean in this sentence? •What occasion should I use this expression? •How did this expression form? Or what's the linguistic logic of this expression? (Is there any other similar expression like this one?
2024年5月3日 10:01
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It's a more imaginative way of saying "I hope you are well." It is a pleasant way to begin the letter. I disagree with the comment saying that the person writing doesn't really care. It's the same kind of poetic device you use when you say something like "I hope this day brings you happiness." Days don't actually bring anything. Things happen during a day, but the day doesn't bring them. Similarly, emails don't actually "find" anything.
2024年5月3日 16:50
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Really it’s just an introductory sentence. The person writing doesn’t really care whether you are well or not! 😂
2024年5月3日 16:07
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This email "finds" you when you read it. This is referring to your overall mood or state of being when reading the message. This is an older expression and was more common in the days of letter writing. At that time, a message could take weeks or even months to reach its intended recipient. Similar expressions I hope you are well/are doing well I hope everything is going well for you
2024年5月3日 14:28
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it means you will be healthy and in good mood opening the letter
2024年5月3日 10:37
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