English–Chinese
“greet” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwèn hòu
Example
上课前他会问候学生们。shàng kè qián tā huì wèn hòu xué shēng men
Before class, he greets the students.
How to say “greet” in Chinese
“Greet” in Chinese is 问候 (wèn hòu).
A gesture of care or goodwill that reaches someone through speech, writing, or another person.
Example sentences with 问候
她每天早上都会给父母打电话问候一下。tā měi tiān zǎo shàng dū huì gěi fù mǔ dǎ diàn huà wèn hòu yí xià
Every morning, she calls her parents to greet them.
Tips for using 问候
- English speakers often hear "greet" as something done in person, but this Chinese word also covers regards sent in writing or through a messenger, making "send regards" a useful context-based choice.