How to Say ‘Hello’ in Simplified Chinese
你好
💬 Usage Tip: The most basic greeting, pronounced (nee-how).
🇨🇳 In China: Used both formally and informally. A staple first word for many learners!
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Refers to the person you are speaking to.
你好，你喜欢这里的饮料吗？
Hello, do you like the drinks here?
好
[hǎo]
good; well
Used to express a positive state or condition.
你好，这里的气氛很好哦。
Hello, the atmosphere here is really nice.
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