How to Say ‘Hello’ in Simplified Chinese
你好
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced like (nee how).
🇨🇳 In China: Used at any time of day, this versatile greeting reflects the importance of politeness in Chinese culture.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
A pronoun used to address someone directly.
你喜欢什么？
What do you like?
好
[hǎo]
good
An adjective to describe something positive or satisfactory.
今天很不错，你好！
Today is nice, hello!
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