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寒暄
hánxuān
Description
寒暄就是见面的时候说一些客气的话，比如问天气、问身体好不好。
寒暄 means saying polite things when meeting, like asking about the weather or health.
这些话不太重要，只是为了让人觉得亲切、有礼貌。
These words are not very important, just to make people feel friendly and polite.
Meanings
寒暄hánxuān
to exchange polite greetings; make small talk
他们先寒暄了几句，然后开始开会。
They exchanged a few pleasantries before starting the meeting.
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Notes
- Etymology
寒 'cold' + 暄 'warm' — originally chatting about the cold and warm weather.
- Nuance
more formal than 打招呼; refers to ritual pleasantries at the start of a meeting.
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