喂 (wèi) — (interjection) hey! hello? (used to attract attention or answer a phone call)
Definition
喂 is the standard interjection for picking up the phone or getting someone's attention — more neutral and caller-oriented than 哎 or 嘿, which express surprise or casual greeting.
interjection
hey! hello? (used to attract attention or answer a phone call)
Examples
- 喂，？wèi, Nǐ zài ma?Hey, are you there?
- 喂，？wèi, Nǐ shì lǐ lǎo shī ma?Hello, are you Teacher Li?
- 喂，！wèi, Lái chī fàn!Hey, come eat!
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