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招呼
zhāohu
Description
看到朋友的时候，我们常常会打招呼，说一声“你好”。
When we see friends, we often greet them by saying "你好".
这个词也可以表示照顾别人，或者提前告诉别人一件事。
This word can also mean taking care of others or informing someone about something in advance.
Meanings
打招呼dǎ zhāohu
to greet; to say hello
他每天早上都跟老师打招呼。
He greets the teacher every morning.
招呼zhāohu
to look after; to take care of
请你招呼一下客人。
Please greet the guests.
招呼zhāohu
to notify; to tell in advance
你要走的话，先招呼我一声。
If you're leaving, let me know first.
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Notes
- Etymology
招 (beckon) + 呼 (call), literally to beckon and call out to someone.
- Nuance
often used as 打招呼 for greeting; alone it leans toward 'attend to' or 'notify'.
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