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午安
wǔ'ān
Description
「午安」是中午的时候跟别人打招呼的话。
"午安" is a greeting used around noon.
它比较正式，我们常常在台湾或者写信的时候用。
It is more formal and often used in Taiwan or in writing letters.
Meanings
午安wǔ'ān
good afternoon (a midday greeting)
老师，午安！
Good afternoon, teacher!
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Notes
- Etymology
午 (noon/midday) + 安 (peace), literally wishing peace at midday.
- Nuance
More common in Taiwan; mainland speakers more often say 下午好 or just 你好.
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