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The character 喂 is a phono-semantic compound with the mouth radical 口 on the left, connecting it to actions like speaking or eating. The right component 畏, meaning "fear", functions solely as a phonetic element and does not contribute its semantic sense. As a verb, 喂 primarily means to feed someone or an animal. It also developed a common phonetic use as an interjection for greeting or getting attention, notably as the standard word for "hello" when answering the phone.
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喂，你好，请问是谁？
喂，你等一下，我马上就来。
你喂过阳台上的小鸟了吗？
他正在给动物园的老虎喂食。
妈妈打电话来时，我总是先说“喂”。
这位护士很有耐心地喂病人吃药。
喂养宠物需要承担很多责任。
听到有人喊“喂”，他疑惑地转过头。