打招呼 (dǎ zhāo hu) — to greet (by word or gesture); to give prior notice; to let someone know in advance
Definition
An everyday, casual verb for greeting someone (by word or gesture) or letting them know in advance. Unlike 迎接 (a more formal, written welcome for guests or arrivals), this is what you do on ordinary encounters.
phrase
to greet (by word or gesture)to give prior noticeto let someone know in advance
Examples
- 打招呼。Nǐ jiàn dào lǎo shī de shí hou yào dǎ zhāo hu.You should greet the teacher when you see them.
- ，。Wǒ yǐ jīng gēn tā dǎ guò zhāo hu le, míng tiān kě yǐ qǐng jià.I've already notified him; I can take leave tomorrow.
- 。Tā jìn mén qián xiān gēn zhǔ rén dǎ le yí gè zhāo hu.He greeted the host before entering the door.
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