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(Wei) The Ten different ways the Chinese say Hello
Ever talk with a Chinese person on the phone? Got used to saying Wei yet? What does that one syllable convey about the character or emotions of the person on the other side? Here we have ten examples for your appreciation.
Male:
M1 (Inquiring)  M2 (Gentle) M3 (Casual) M4 (Pleased?) M5 (Casual)
Female:
F1 (Gentle) F2 (Curious) F3 (Careful?) F4 (Polite) F5 (Polite)
If you want to make a call, you pick up the phone, dial your number, and wait for "wei" (the Chinese equivalent of Hello) on the other side and then say...
If it's who you want to speak to on the other side, he or she will say...
If not, he or she may say...
When it's a wrong number...
Inquire how to reach the person you want...
Offer to take a message...
When you do not get part of the conversation...
Hang up when you finish...
Scenario 1: You answer the phone and it's for someone else.
Scenario 2: You can't call through.
Scenario 3: Ask someone's number. Or promise to call.
 
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