“Hello!” in China

• 来源期刊: 今日中国：英文版
• 学科: 文学
• 关键词: China “Hello” howevef SPEAKING CHINESE NINA
• 年，卷（期）: 2002,（10）
• 页码范围: 82-82
• 页数: 1页
• 分类号: H0-05

摘要

Having been a laowai in Suzhou for 4 years in the past, I am familiar with the "Hello!" phenomenon as pointed out by Mr. Olivier Roos in China Today August 2002. This has, however, never caused me any irritation. By responding with "Hello" or "Nihao," I could start a conversation, mostly with young students, who wanted to practice English.