The Chinese word 喂 is a common greeting used when answering the phone. It can also be used as an interjection to get someone’s attention or to express surprise. In addition, 喂 can be used as a verb to mean “to feed” or “to nourish”. It is a versatile word with multiple meanings and uses in Chinese language and culture.
Translation
Expression: hello
Verb: to feed, to breed
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 喂，你好吗？ | wèi, nǐ hǎo ma? | Hello, how are you? |
| 喂，你在哪里？ | wèi, nǐ zài nǎlǐ? | Hello, where are you? |
| 喂，我是李明 | wèi, wǒ shì lǐ míng | Hello, I am Li Ming |
| 喂，你有空吗？ | wèi, nǐ yǒu kòng ma? | Hello, are you free? |
| 喂，你想吃什么？ | wèi, nǐ xiǎng chī shén me? | Hello, what do you want to eat? |
| 喂，你明天有时间吗？ | wèi, nǐ míng tiān yǒu shí jiān ma? | Hello, do you have time tomorrow? |
| 喂，你能帮我一下吗？ | wèi, nǐ néng bāng wǒ yí xià ma? | Hello, can you help me? |
| 喂，我在这里等你 | wèi, wǒ zài zhè lǐ děng nǐ | Hello, I am waiting for you here |
HSK
喂 is part of HSK Level 1 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2 and HSK Level 4.
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