ciao

Thân thiện

Ciao is a friendly way to say hello or goodbye.

Definition

Interjection: * A casual, informal word used to say both "hello" and "goodbye." It is an Italian word that has been adopted into English and other languages.

Usage

• As a greeting (hello): Used when meeting someone in an informal setting.
• As a farewell (goodbye): Used when leaving someone in an informal setting.

Examples

• As a greeting:
  • "Ciao, Maria! How are you?"
  • He waved and said, "Ciao!" as he entered the cafe.
• As a farewell:
  • "Thanks for the coffee. Ciao!"
  • She shouted "Ciao!" over her shoulder as she left the party.

Advanced Usage

• The word conveys a sense of European flair, casualness, and friendliness. It is more common in social than professional contexts.
• It can sometimes be used ironically or humorously to sound overly casual or pretentious.

Variants and Related Words

• Chow: An informal, chiefly American English spelling and pronunciation sometimes used for "goodbye." (Note: This is distinct from "chow" meaning food).
  • "Alright, I'm heading out. Chow for now!"

Synonyms

• For greeting: Hi, Hello, Hey.
• For farewell: Bye, Goodbye, See you later.

Notes on Meaning

• The definition specifies that "ciao" is an acknowledgment, meaning it is a word or gesture used to recognize someone's presence when meeting or parting.
• It is explicitly noted as being of Italian origin, similar to how "aloha" is a Hawaiian word adopted into English with dual meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aloha