你好 — meaning in English
nǐ hǎo
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English meaning
- ahoy interjection A call used to hail a ship or attract someone's attention, especially at sea.
- cheerio intj Goodbye, used mainly in British English.
- hello intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
- hey interjection An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
- hi interjection A friendly, casual greeting.
- honor noun Great respect or high regard, often earned through integrity or achievement.
- salvation noun The act of saving someone or something from danger, loss, or harm; deliverance.
- valediction noun A speech made when leaving or parting company.
Senses
你好 is used for these senses in English:
- ahoy (nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.
- bye-bye (colloquial, often, childish) A goodbye.
- cheerio (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) Goodbye, an interjection said upon parting.
- good day (dated, formal) A somewhat formal greeting generally used between sunrise and sunset.
- hello A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
- hello A greeting used when answering the telephone.
- hey An informal greeting, similar to hi.
- hi A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.