wèn
ān

common

Meaning of 问安

问安 means to greet; to pay one's respects (especially to elders). Pronounced wèn ān.

  • to greet; to pay one's respects (especially to elders)

Definitions & Examples

měi
tiān
zǎo
chén
dōu
xiàng
wèn
ān
 

He greets his parents every morning to ask after their health.

Àn
zhào
chuán
tǒng
 
wǎn
bèi
yào
xiàng
zhǎng
bèi
wèn
ān
 

According to tradition, younger generations should pay their respects to elders.

dài
chén
měi
shàng
cháo
qián
xiàng
huáng
wèn
ān
 

In ancient times, ministers had to greet the emperor and ask after his health before attending court each day.