how are you

短语

你好吗？

发音

UK /haʊ ˈɑː juː/
US /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/
AU /hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/
AU /hæɔ ˈaː jə/

词形变化

how're you

别名

how're you HRU

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include

    你好吗？

    你好冇

    汝好势无？

    汝好无？

    汝较好无？

    汝食未？

    侬好𠲎？

    习语

    I'm very well, thank you. How are you? (formal) I'm fine, thank you. / Fine, thanks. (informal) / Fine, and you? (informal)

  2. 2.

    (Following a noun phrase; stress on are) An expression of derision, that the preceding referent is unworthy of the name. In form of an exclamation, and thus often followed by an exclamation mark.

    爱尔兰 习语

    1967 July 20: Questions. Oral Answers. — Free Travel for Old Age Pensioners. Dáil Éireann debates Mr. Dunne: "A small point", says the Minister for Justice. Mr. Ryan: Justice, how are you! He would not recognise it in this world or the next.