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招呼
zhāohu
Description
“招呼”常常指跟别人打招呼，比如说“你好”或者点头。
"招呼" often means greeting someone, like saying "hello" or nodding.
它也可以表示照顾别人，或者提前告诉别人一声。
It can also mean taking care of someone or giving them a heads-up.
Meanings
打招呼dǎ zhāohu
to greet; to say hello
他看见我，笑着打招呼。
He saw me and greeted me with a smile.
招呼zhāohu
to look after; to attend to
请你招呼一下客人。
Please greet the guests.
招呼zhāohu
to tell or notify beforehand
你走的时候招呼我一声。
Let me know when you leave.
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Notes
- Etymology
招 (beckon) + 呼 (call), together meaning to call out or greet.
- Nuance
usually said as 打招呼 for greeting; 呼 is neutral tone here.
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