How to Say ‘Nice to meet you’ in Simplified Chinese
很高兴认识你
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (hen gao xing ren shi ni).
🇨🇳 In China: Expresses pleasure in meeting someone, reflecting positive social etiquette.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
很
[hěn]
very
An adverb used to emphasize.
我很喜欢这个电影。
I really like this movie.
高兴
[gāo xìng]
happy
A feeling of pleasure or contentment.
他看起来很高兴。
He looks very happy.
认识
[rèn shí]
to meet
To come into the presence of someone.
我很高兴认识你。
I'm glad to meet you.
你
[nǐ]
you
The person being addressed.
很高兴和你在一起。
Happy to be with you.
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