I would like to learn common greetings in Chinese. I haven't taken any classes or used any textbooks. I would like to learn, very much! So I would be able to carry on simple conversation with Chinese friends :)
thank you
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Sign up to join this communityI would like to learn common greetings in Chinese. I haven't taken any classes or used any textbooks. I would like to learn, very much! So I would be able to carry on simple conversation with Chinese friends :)
thank you
believe or not, they may say hello. If it's some good friend, maybe their nick name.
36 phrases to say hello in Chinese - audio in link.
http://chinesespeak.com/hello-chinese/
Saying hello
你好! Pinyin: nǐ hǎo! Meaning: Hello.
您好!
Pinyin: nín hǎo!
Meaning: Hello. Used when addressing seniors or superiors to show respect.
Time-based greetings
早上好!
Pinyin: zǎo shang hǎo!
Meaning: Good morning!
早安
Pinyin: zǎo ān
Meaning: Good morning . Literally “Peace at morning”
早 Pinyin: zǎo Meaning: Morning!
下午好!
Pinyin: xià wǔ hǎo
Meaning: Good afternoon!
晚上好
Pinyin: wǎn shàng hǎo
Meaning: Good evening!
晚安
Pinyin: wǎn ān
Meaning: Good night
你好吗?
Pinyin: nǐ hǎo ma?
Meaning: How are you?
您好吗? Pinyin: nín hǎo ma? Meaning: How are you? Used when addressing seniors or superiors to show respect.