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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

greeting ['griːtɪŋ]
  1. 1. noun [c] (welcome) 问候
    Christmas/birthday greetings
    圣诞节/生日祝福
    Season's greetings
    节日问候

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

greeting [ˈgriːtɪŋ]
  1. 1. n.[c/u] 问候致意招呼

Collins English-English Dictionary

greeting ['griːtɪŋ]
  1. 1. n the act or an instance of welcoming or saluting on meeting
  2. 2. n [often plural] an expression of friendly salutation
  3. 3. n (as modifier)
    a greetings card

Examples

"How are you doing?" is a conventional greeting.
“你好”是一个习惯问候语。
He held his hands out in greeting.
他伸出手臂,打招呼。
a cordial greeting
a dry greeting
a word of greeting
点头打招呼
nod to sb. (as a greeting)
恭喜发财!
Congratulations and may you be prosperous! or Wishing you happiness and prosperity! (a Spring Festival greeting)
颔首致意
nod in greeting

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