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greetings

NounSino-Korean: 人事

  1. 1

    greetings

    That act of showing courtesy when meeting or saying goodbye to someone, or such words or actions.

    Korean definition: 만나거나 헤어질 때에 예의를 나타냄. 또는 그런 말이나 행동.

    • You bow your head to greet your elders.

    • After the gathering ended, we said goodbye to each other and went home.

  2. 2

    greetings

    For people who meet for the first time to introduce each other by giving their names, or such words or actions.

    Korean definition: 처음 만나는 사람들이 서로 이름을 알려 주며 자기를 소개함. 또는 그런 말이나 행동.

    • The two exchanged brief greetings and then sat down.

    • Department head Kim greeted each new employee one by one.

  3. 3

    greetings

    The act of showing courtesy to express gratitude or congratulation, or such words or actions.

    Korean definition: 고마운 일이나 축하할 일 등에 대해 예의를 나타냄. 또는 그런 말이나 행동.

    • I've been so busy that my New Year's greetings are late.

    • My senior got promoted, so my friends and I decided to go congratulate him.