wèn hòu
send one's greetings to
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你好，请问你是谁？
Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn nǐ shì shéi?
Hello, may I ask who you are?
你好吗？
Nǐ hǎo ma?
How are you?
你好，我叫[你的名字]。
Nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào [nǐ de míngzì].
Hello, my name is [your name].
问安 (wèn'ān)
greet
致意 (zhìyì)
pay respects
告别 (gào bié)
say goodbye
忽视 (hū shì)
ignore
The Chinese word 问候 (wèn hòu) for "greeting" is composed of two characters: 问 (wèn) and 候 (hòu). The character 问 originally meant "to ask" or "to inquire," and it was often used in the context of asking for directions or information. Over time, the meaning of 问 expanded to include the idea of "greeting" or "expressing good wishes." The character 候 originally meant "to wait" or "to expect," and it was often used in the context of waiting for someone or something to arrive. Over time, the meaning of 候 expanded to include the idea of "greeting" or "welcoming." When the two characters 问 and 候 are combined, they form the word 问候, which means "greeting" or "expressing good wishes." This word is commonly used in Chinese to greet someone or to express good wishes for their well-being.
