How to Say ‘Hello’ in Simplified Chinese
你好
💬 Usage Tip: A common greeting used at any time of the day.
🇨🇳 In China: In China, a polite greeting can be important in making a good first impression.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Used to refer to the person being addressed.
你好，今晚有空吗？
Hello, are you free tonight?
好
[hǎo]
good, well
Used to express a state of well-being or approval.
你好，请问有特别菜单吗？
Hello, is there a special menu?
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