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hello in Chinese

hello in Chinese is 你好, 喂 — hello means a common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.

hello in Chinese

你好
intj
Pronounced: nǐ hǎo
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
你好
intj
Pronounced: nǐ hǎo
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
喂
intj
Pronounced: wéi
A greeting used when answering the telephone.

What does "hello" mean?

  1. intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
    ""Hello," she said, picking up the phone."
  2. intj Used sarcastically to point out that someone missed something obvious.
    ""Hello? I already told you that twice.""
  3. noun The act or utterance of greeting someone.
    "She gave a quick hello and hurried off."
  4. verb To greet someone by saying "hello."
    "He helloed the neighbors from across the yard."
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hello in a sentence

  • "Hello," she said, picking up the phone.
  • He waved and called out a cheerful hello.
  • "Hello? I already told you that twice."
  • Hello! The sign says the shop is closed, so why are you knocking?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hello" in Chinese?
"hello" in Chinese is 你好, 喂. hello means: A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
How do you pronounce 你好?
"hello" in Chinese is 你好, pronounced "nǐ hǎo".
How do you use "hello" in a sentence?
Example: ""Hello," she said, picking up the phone." In Chinese, "hello" is 你好, 喂.
Are there other ways to say "hello" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "hello": 你好, 喂.
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