hi的词源

英文词源

hi

greeting, 1862, American English (first recorded reference is to speech of a Kansas Indian), originally to attract attention (15c.), probably a variant of Middle English hy, hey (late 15c.) also an exclamation to call attention. Extended form hiya attested from 1940.

中文词源

hi：喂

美式英语感叹语，可能来自英式英语hey的变体。

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