HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 2
喂
Hello (on the phone), hey, or to feed (animals/people).
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 2
Why does 喂 look like this?
The character is composed of the 'mouth' radical (口) on the left and the 'feeding/fear' component (畏) on the right. The mouth radical shows it's related to speaking or making a sound, while the right side provides the sound! Together, they form a friendly way to catch someone's attention or say hello on the phone.