How to Say ‘Good! / Hello!’ in Simplified Chinese
好！
💬 Usage Tip: [好] is a handy all-purpose “good/OK!” It can also work as a quick friendly response like “Hi!” (how!).
🇨🇳 In China: During New Year visits, you’ll hear lots of short, upbeat replies like [好！] as people greet many relatives in a row.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
好
[hǎo]
good; well; OK
Common adjective meaning “good.” In greetings like “新年好,” it means “Happy/New Year greetings” (literally “New Year good”).
新年好，祝你财运越来越好！
Happy New Year—may your financial luck get better and better!
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