🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

亲切的问候

Pronunciation / Transliteration: qīnqiè de wènhòu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Affectionate Greeting/əˈfɛkʃənət ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她在他到达时给了他一个亲切的问候。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A warm or friendly expression of goodwill or affection.

    "She gave him an affectionate greeting when he arrived."
  2. 2

    A gesture or expression used to convey warmth and care.

    "The affectionate greeting between the friends showed their deep bond."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'affectionate' derives from the Latin 'affectionem', meaning 'a liking or fondness', while 'greeting' comes from the Old English 'grētan', meaning 'to approach, address'. The combination reflects a warm and friendly salutation.

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