【叹世界！】不一样的Nǐ Hǎo，一样的问候 不一样的

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Chile: Hola
A supporter of Chile smiles at the 2010 World Cup. Gracias to reader Patty.


Korea: Ahn Nyeong Ha Se Yo
South Korean classical-music college students wearing traditional outfits bow in front of their professors at a graduation ceremony.


Scotland: Halò


Russian (Casual): Privet


Russia (Formal): Zdravstvuyte
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin greets WWII veterans in Moscow.

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回复 22# Sanmal


    Oh, I see, thank you for letting us know the difference,

    I guess your Spanish is very good, What a pity if you do not apply to be a moderator of Spanish block~~

Sanmal

very good.

But in spain many people say "hola" (hello)   
because "buenos dias" is "good morning"   and "qué pasa?" is "what's going on?"

layuli

ni hao

皮皮鲁

hello！

zora

excellent!

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回复 16# bella1269862749


    thanks for your appreciation~~

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回复 15# tingroom


   sorry, I was not aware your name' pronunciation is similar with hello, I just thought you choose it beacause of its meaning~hah~~

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PREET PICTURE

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回复 10# evaxiaofan


    Have you found out that my english name sounds like hello?I chose the word because of this.Everybody can sense my friendship.

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回复 12# davy10


    great~~the boy looks very simple~~and seems to be a bit shy in front of camera~hah~~

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回复 11# davy10


    I can feel happiness is from the bottom of their hearts~~

davy10

i took the photo on the road side of guanghan city ,Sichuan province

davy10

i would like to see  people's smile , it's so sweet and warm.

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Navajo Nation (Navajo): Ya'at'eeh
Former World War II Navajo code talkers meet in 2002.


Malaysia: Selamat Datang
The King of Malaysia Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin and Queen Nur Zahirah greet Malaysian cabinet ministers in 2006.


Spain (Castilian Spanish): Buenos Dias
Princess of Asturias Letizia Ortiz and her husband Spanish Crown Prince Felipe of Bourbon wave to the crowd after their their wedding ceremony in 2004 in Madrid.


Spain (Castilian Spanish, Informal): Qué Pasa


Spain (Catalan, Informal): Bones
Leader of the Catalan Convergence and Unity party Artur Mas waves to his supporters in Barcelona in 2010.


Star Trek Convention (Klingon): NuqneH?
Are there other places you'd like to say hello?
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Mexico (Informal): Qué Transa


Ireland: Dia Duit


Laos: Sabaidee


Mongolia (Formal): Sain Baina Uu?
Two horsemen face a visitor on the Mongolian steppes in 1965.


Mongolia (Informal): Sain Uu?
Mongolian children and caretakers offer greetings in 1955.


Czech Republic (Formal): Dobrý Den
Czech President Vaclav Klaus (right) greets Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev at Prague Castle.

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Finland: Hyvää Päivää
Santa Claus waves in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, in 2005.


Israel (Hebrew): Shalom


Afghanistan (Pashto): Salaam Aleikum
U.S. Marines greet villagers and children during a patrol in Dizor village in Helmand province.


Philippines (Tagalog, Formal): Kumusta Po Kayo?
Philippine President Benigno Aquino speaks at a press conference in Manila.


Vietnam: Xin Chào

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South Africa (Zulu): Sawubona


Egypt (Ancient Egyptian): Iwy Em Hotep
French movie star Juliette Binoche poses next to the Sphinx in Giza.


Wales (Welsh, Morning): Bore Da


Scotland (Scottish Gàidhlig): Ceud Mìle Fàilte
Donald Trump poses for photographers during a visit to the construction site of his golf course near Aberdeen, Scotland.


Pakistan (Urdu): Assalam-O-Alaikum

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France (Formal, Day): Bonjour
French President Jacques Chirac welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2006.


France (Formal, Evening): Bonsoir
French President Nicolas Sarkozy kisses Finland Prime minister Mari Kiviniemi's hand at the Elysee Palace in Paris.


Thailand (Male Speaker): Sawa Dee-Krap
An elephant and a tourist say hello in Phuket.


Thailand (Female Speaker): Sawa Dee-Ka
Late publisher Malcolm Forbes makes a traditional Thai wai greeting with two Thai dancers in Bangkok.


South Africa (Afrikaans): Haai

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Isle of Man (Manx Gaelic): Dy Bannee Diu
A motorbike fan flashes his kilt while drinking with friends in Douglas, Isle of Man.


Cook Islands: Kia Orana


Tibet: Tashi Delek
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (left) greets an eldery Tibetan-in-exile.


Any Islamic Country: As-Salamu Alaykum
Filipino Muslims greet each other in Manila following a return from a pilgrimage to Mecca.


France (Informal): Salut