你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
interjection · Beginner · Greetings & Phrases
Meaning
English: Hello
The most common Chinese greeting, used at any time of day.
Examples
🗣 你好！很高兴见到你。
💬 Hello! Nice to see you.
Etymology
The term ‘你好’ (Nǐ hǎo) combines ‘你’ (nǐ, ‘you’) and ‘好’ (hǎo, ‘good’). It is a standard greeting in Mandarin Chinese and can be traced back to the development of Chinese to signify a polite way to inquire about someone’s well-being.
How & Where It’s Used
‘你好’ is used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly among Mandarin speakers worldwide. It can be used in both spoken and written forms without regional limitations.
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