greeting
  問候,致敬
  Greet, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Greeted; p. pr. & vb. n. Greeting.]
  1. To address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes; to salute; to hail; to welcome; to accost with friendship; to pay respects or compliments to, either personally or through the intervention of another, or by writing or token.
     My lord, the mayor of London comes to greet you.   --Shak.
  2. To come upon, or meet, as with something that makes the heart glad.
     In vain the spring my senses greets.   --Addison.
  3. To accost; to address.
  Greet·ing, n. Expression of kindness or joy; salutation at meeting; a compliment from one absent.
     Write to him . . . gentle adieus and greetings.   --Shak.
  Syn: -- Salutation; salute; compliment.
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  greeting
       n : (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good
           will (especially on meeting) [syn: salutation]