What does hello mean?

used to greet someone or begin a phone conversation a greeting spoken when meeting someone

How is hello pronounced?

UK /həˈləʊ/, US /həˈloʊ/.

/həˈləʊ/ · /həˈloʊ/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #506 in the learning path

你好；喂

int. used to greet someone or begin a phone conversation

你好；喂

n. a greeting spoken when meeting someone

问候；招呼

Hello, would you like to sit next to me?

你好，你愿意坐在我旁边吗？

A simple hello between neighbours can encourage social contact and help newcomers feel welcome in a community.

邻里之间一句简单的问候就能促进交往，让新来者感受到社区的欢迎。

电话开头的hello可译为“喂”；say hello to表示向某人问好。

What does hello mean?: used to greet someone or begin a phone conversation a greeting spoken when meeting someone
How is hello pronounced?: UK /həˈləʊ/, US /həˈloʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.