问安 (wèn ān) — to pay one's respects (to elders); to wish someone good health

Definizione

问安 (wèn ān) is a formal, traditional verb meaning to greet elders or seniors and ask about their health — a ritual respect gesture, especially at festivals. Typical in fixed phrases like 向父母问安 or 给长辈问安.

verb
to pay one's respects (to elders)to wish someone good health

Esempi

  • 问安
    Tā měi tiān zǎo chén dōu xiàng fù mǔ wèn ān.
    He pays his respects to his parents every morning.
  • 问安
    Kè rén xiàng zhǔ rén wèn ān hòu rù zuò.
    The guests paid their respects to the host and then took their seats.
  • Tā měi nián chūn jié dōu qù gěi zhǎng bèi wèn yí gè ān.
    He goes to pay his respects to the elders every Spring Festival.

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