to call; to greet; to look after
Meanings
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to call out; to hail; to summon
Used to get someone's attention from a distance.
Someone is calling you from over there.
Hearing Mom call, I ran over immediately.
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He stood at the door and waved to me.
verb
to greet; to say hello; to salute
A common social greeting, often accompanied by a nod, wave, or handshake.
The villagers all gathered around, and I didn't know whom to greet first.
She warmly greets every guest.
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You should take the initiative to say hello when you see a teacher.
verb
to tell; to instruct; to notify
informalUsed for giving instructions or passing on information, often in an informal or caring tone.
Tell him to finish it quickly and send it over.
Before going out, Mom told me not to forget to lock the door.
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I've already instructed Xiao Zhang about this matter.
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to look after; to take care of; to attend to
Refers to providing care or hospitality, especially to guests, patients, or customers.
The hospital takes very good care of its patients.
You go look after the guests; I'll prepare the tea.
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The waiters at this restaurant are extremely attentive.
verb
to be careful; to watch out; to mind
dialectA dialectal usage (often heard in Northern China) as a warning to be cautious. Can also be used as "小心招呼着".
There's ice on the road; watch out so you don't slip.
The stairs are a bit steep; walk slowly and be careful.
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This box is heavy; mind your back when you lift it.