Keeping Well?
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: Are you well? (greeting).
你还好吗？（问候语）
¿Estás bien? (saludo).
元気にしてる？（挨拶）
잘 지내고 있어요? (인사)
British greeting asking after someone's health/wellbeing.
询问对方健康和身体状况的英式问候语。
Saludo británico para preguntar por la salud o el bienestar de alguien.
相手の健康や調子を尋ねるイギリス式の挨拶です。
상대의 건강이나 안부를 묻는 영국식 인사.
Examples
- Keeping well? 最近身体好吗？¿Te encuentras bien?元気にしてる？잘 지내고 있어?
- Are you keeping well? 你一直都好吗？¿Sigues bien de salud?お元気ですか？잘 지내고 계세요?
Pronunciation
/ˈkiːpɪŋ wel/
Usage Guide
Context: greeting
Tone: caring
✓ Do Say
- Keeping well?最近身体好吗？¿Te encuentras bien?元気にしてる？잘 지내고 있어?
✗ Don't Say
- About health/wellbeing关于健康和身体状况的问候Se refiere a la salud y el bienestar健康や体調について尋ねる表現です건강/안부에 관한 표현
Common Mistakes
- British health inquiry
Origin & History
British greeting about health and wellbeing.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: Older generations
Social background: Universal
Variations
Keeping well?Are you keeping well?
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