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寒暄

hán xuān
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. to exchange conventional greetings
  2. 2. to exchange pleasantries

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Word relationships

Related words

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聊天
liáo tiān

to chat

寒暄是简短的问候，聊天是长时间的交谈

Synonyms

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问候
wèn hòu

to give one's respects

寒暄更随意，问候更正式

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“一番”、“几句”搭配，如“寒暄了一番”。

Common mistakes

不可将“暄”写作“喧”，二字不同。

Example Sentences

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他们见面时 寒暄 了几句。
They exchanged a few pleasantries when they met.

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Child Words of 寒暄

寒
hán

poor

暄
xuān

genial and warm