How to Say ‘Hello’ in Simplified Chinese
你好
💬 Usage Tip: A universal greeting. Pronounce: 'nee how'.
🇨🇳 In China: Always a safe way to address someone when meeting them.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
A pronoun used as a form of address.
你好，请问要喝什么？
Hello, what would you like to drink?
好
[hǎo]
good
A common word also used in greetings.
你好，请问要喝什么？
Hello, what would you like to drink?
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