Meeting the in laws again — Health and well-being

媽媽

Mom

The character [媽] is often used with affection. Pronounce it as 'ma' with a light tone.

In Taiwan, addressing your in-laws as [媽媽] (mom) or [爸爸] (dad) shows respect and closeness.

你

You

One of the first characters learners encounter. Pronounced 'ni'.

Used in casual conversation, not typically used for formal address.

最近

Recently

Combines [最] (most) and [近] (near), meaning 'most near' in time.

Often used in daily chitchat to start a conversation.

好嗎？

How are you?

'ma' adds a question to the end of a sentence.

Polite way to greet someone in Taiwan, showing concern for their wellbeing.

你最近好嗎？

How have you been lately?

A standard phrase to check in with someone.

This is a common question asked among friends and family.

我很好

I'm good

'Wo' means 'I' and 'hen' means 'very'.

A typical response to someone asking about your wellbeing.

謝謝你關心

Thanks for asking

'Xie xie' means 'thank you'.

In Taiwan, showing gratitude for someone's concern is customary and polite.

怎麼樣

How is it going?

Informal way to ask about a state or outcome.

Frequently used in casual conversations to ask about someone's day.

你最近怎麼樣

How have you been

Literally asks 'how are you recently?'.

A friendly way to start a conversation after some time apart.