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寒暄 (hán xuān): to exchange conventional greetings; to exchange pleasantries

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to exchange conventional greetings; to exchange pleasantries
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to exchange conventional greetings
  • to exchange pleasantries

Chinese explanation

  • 见面时互相说一些客套话,表示礼貌和关心,内容通常不涉及重要事情,比如问好、聊天气等。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

cold; chilly; poor; humble

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Example sentences

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After meeting, they exchanged a few pleasantries before starting to discuss business.

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Neighbors always exchange greetings when they meet, asking about the weather or family matters.

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On formal occasions, exchanging greetings can help ease a tense atmosphere.

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She is not very good at small talk, so she often goes straight to the point.

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Although exchanging greetings is just a simple courtesy, it can bring people closer together.

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