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The word 打招呼 is formed by combining three characters: 打, which here functions as a verbal prefix denoting the initiation of an action; 招, meaning to beckon or attract; and 呼, meaning to call out. Together, 招 and 呼 convey the idea of beckoning and calling, which, when preceded by 打, creates the compound verb meaning to greet or to say hello, literally capturing the action of drawing attention and addressing someone.
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他微笑着跟我打招呼。
我每天早上都和邻居打招呼。
她很有礼貌，总是主动打招呼。
因为太匆忙，我忘了和他打招呼。
没有打招呼就突然拜访别人是不礼貌的。