你好
When you learn Chinese, the first thing you'll learn is probably 你好 (nǐ hǎo). It is the most common greeting in Chinese, just like "hello" in English. You can use 你好 to greet anyone, regardless of their age or social status. It's a safe and polite way to start a conversation. While there are other greetings, 你好 is always appropriate.
When we learn Chinese, 你好 (nǐ hǎo) is usually the first word we encounter. It literally means 'you good', and is the standard way to say hello in Chinese. While widely used, it's not always the most natural greeting in every situation. For instance, among close friends, a simple 'Hi' or 'Hey' in Chinese, like 嗨 (hāi) or 喂 (wèi), might be more common. Additionally, in professional or formal settings, especially when addressing someone of higher status, using a more specific greeting related to the time of day or their title would be more appropriate.
When using "你好" (nǐhǎo), remember its versatility as a basic greeting. It directly translates to "you good," embodying a simple wish for well-being. This phrase is appropriate in most casual and semi-formal situations. However, in very formal contexts or when addressing a group, more specific greetings might be preferred. It's a foundational term for any learner, establishing a polite and friendly opening to a conversation.
你好 en 30 secondes
- Use for general greetings.
- Literally means 'you good'.
- Very versatile and always polite.
§ Everyday Greetings
The most common place you'll hear and use 你好 (nǐ hǎo) is in everyday greetings. It's the standard way to say "hello" to almost anyone, especially when you're meeting someone for the first time or in a more formal setting. Think of it as the go-to greeting when you're not sure what else to say.
你好，我是李明。(Nǐ hǎo, wǒ shì Lǐ Míng.) – Hello, I am Li Ming.
老师，你好。(Lǎoshī, nǐ hǎo.) – Hello, teacher.
§ In Professional Settings
At work, 你好 (nǐ hǎo) is a professional and polite way to address colleagues, clients, or anyone you're interacting with in a business context. It shows respect and is always appropriate.
- When meeting new business partners.
- Greeting a superior or a client.
- Answering the phone (sometimes combined with other phrases).
你好，王经理。(Nǐ hǎo, Wáng jīnglǐ.) – Hello, Manager Wang.
电话响了，他说“你好”。(Diànhuà xiǎng le, tā shuō “nǐ hǎo”.) – The phone rang, he said "hello."
§ In Educational Environments
At school, students will greet their teachers with 你好 (nǐ hǎo) and teachers might use it to greet their students. It's a standard polite opening for classes or any interaction within the school.
- Students greeting teachers.
- Teachers greeting students.
- Parents greeting school staff.
同学们，你好！(Tóngxuémen, nǐ hǎo!) – Hello, classmates!
“你好，老师！” 他们异口同声地说。(“Nǐ hǎo, lǎoshī!” Tāmen yìkǒu tóngshēng de shuō.) – "Hello, teacher!" they said in unison.
§ In Public and with Strangers
When you're out and about in China, whether you're at the market, on public transport, or just walking down the street, 你好 (nǐ hǎo) is your basic tool for initiating a polite interaction with strangers. It's simple, direct, and universally understood.
- Greeting a shopkeeper.
- Saying hello to a new neighbor.
- Getting someone's attention politely.
“你好，请问这个多少钱？”(Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn zhège duōshao qián?) – "Hello, may I ask how much this is?"
他向陌生人说了声“你好”。(Tā xiàng mòshēngrén shuō le shēng “nǐ hǎo”.) – He said "hello" to a stranger.
§ News and Media
You might also hear 你好 (nǐ hǎo) in news reports or interviews, especially when a reporter is greeting someone or starting an interview. It's a standard polite opening in formal media interactions.
- Context
- An interviewer greeting a guest on a television program.
- Context
- A news anchor introducing a segment or a live report from a correspondent.
Essentially, 你好 (nǐ hǎo) is a foundational phrase in Chinese. Mastering its use means you can confidently initiate most interactions with politeness and clarity, no matter the situation.
Le savais-tu ?
While 你 (nǐ) means 'you', and 好 (hǎo) means 'good', in Chinese culture, putting them together to say 'hello' is a standard, polite way to greet almost anyone.
Guide de prononciation
- Not aspirating the 'h' sound enough.
- Not emphasizing the tone change from nǐ (third tone) to hǎo (third tone), which becomes a second tone for nǐ when followed by another third tone.
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You can say 你好 (nǐ hǎo) to greet anyone, regardless of age or status.
When you meet a new friend, say: 你好 (nǐ hǎo). Hello.
To make it more polite, add 您 (nín), the polite form of 'you,' so it becomes 您好 (nín hǎo). This is good for elders or people in positions of authority.
Greeting your teacher: 老师，您好 (lǎo shī, nín hǎo). Hello, teacher.
When greeting more than one person, you can add 们 (men) to 你 (nǐ) to make it plural, so it becomes 你们好 (nǐ men hǎo).
Greeting a group of friends: 你们好 (nǐ men hǎo). Hello, everyone.
While 你好 is a standard greeting, Chinese people often use other greetings depending on the time of day or situation, like 早 (zǎo) for 'morning'.
Greeting someone in the morning: 早 (zǎo). Morning.
你好 is primarily a greeting and not typically used to start a phone conversation like 'hello' in English. For phone calls, people usually say 喂 (wèi).
Answering the phone: 喂 (wèi). Hello?
Exemples par niveau
你好吗？
How are you? (literally: you good?)
吗 (ma) turns a statement into a question.
老师，你好！
Hello, teacher!
称呼 (chēnghu) or titles often come before 你好 (nǐ hǎo) when greeting.
你好，我叫大卫。
Hello, my name is David. (literally: Hello, I called David.)
我叫 (wǒ jiào) means 'my name is' or 'I am called'.
同学们，你们好。
Hello, classmates. (literally: classmates, you all good.)
们 (men) pluralizes a pronoun or a noun referring to people.
你好，请坐。
Hello, please sit. (literally: hello, please sit.)
请 (qǐng) means 'please'.
你好，吃了吗？
Hello, have you eaten? (a common greeting in China, literally: hello, eaten already?)
了吗 (le ma) indicates a completed action and a question.
喂，你好！
Hey, hello! (on the phone)
喂 (wèi) is commonly used to say 'hello' when answering the phone.
你好，见到你很高兴。
Hello, nice to see you. (literally: hello, see you very happy.)
很高兴 (hěn gāoxìng) means 'very happy'.
你好吗？ (Nǐ hǎo ma?)
How are you?
你好 (nǐ hǎo) means 'hello', 吗 (ma) is a question particle.
你好，很高兴认识你。 (Nǐ hǎo, hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.)
Hello, nice to meet you.
很高兴 (hěn gāoxìng) means 'very happy', 认识 (rènshi) means 'to know/recognize'.
老师，你好！ (Lǎoshī, nǐ hǎo!)
Hello, teacher!
老师 (lǎoshī) means 'teacher'. This shows how to address someone respectfully.
你好，请问你是李明吗？ (Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn nǐ shì Lǐ Míng ma?)
Hello, may I ask if you are Li Ming?
请问 (qǐngwèn) means 'excuse me/may I ask'.
你好，这是我的名片。 (Nǐ hǎo, zhè shì wǒ de míngpiàn.)
Hello, this is my business card.
这是 (zhè shì) means 'this is', 名片 (míngpiàn) means 'business card'.
你好，欢迎来到北京。 (Nǐ hǎo, huānyíng lái dào Běijīng.)
Hello, welcome to Beijing.
欢迎 (huānyíng) means 'welcome', 来到 (lái dào) means 'to arrive at'.
你好，请坐。 (Nǐ hǎo, qǐng zuò.)
Hello, please sit down.
请 (qǐng) means 'please', 坐 (zuò) means 'to sit'.
你好，我们今天几点见面？ (Nǐ hǎo, wǒmen jīntiān jǐ diǎn jiànmiàn?)
Hello, what time are we meeting today?
今天 (jīntiān) means 'today', 几点 (jǐ diǎn) means 'what time', 见面 (jiànmiàn) means 'to meet'.
你好！见到你很高兴。
Hello! Nice to meet you.
你好，请问洗手间在哪里？
Excuse me, where is the restroom?
你好，我想预订一个房间。
Hello, I'd like to book a room.
老师，你好！
Hello, teacher!
你好吗？我很好，谢谢。
How are you? I'm good, thank you.
你好，请问你是李明吗？
Hello, are you Li Ming?
你好，我能帮你什么吗？
Hello, can I help you?
你好，欢迎来到北京。
Hello, welcome to Beijing.
你好，请问洗手间在哪里？
Hello, could you please tell me where the restroom is?
你好，我是新来的员工，很高兴认识你。
Hello, I'm a new employee, nice to meet you.
你好，我想预约明天的医生。
Hello, I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow.
你好，请问您有什么需要帮助的吗？
Hello, is there anything I can help you with?
你好，很久不见，你最近怎么样？
Hello, long time no see, how have you been recently?
你好，我想买两张去上海的火车票。
Hello, I'd like to buy two train tickets to Shanghai.
你好，这里可以刷卡支付吗？
Hello, can I pay by card here?
你好，请问这附近有自动取款机吗？
Hello, is there an ATM nearby?
你好，请问你是李华吗？
Hello, may I ask if you are Li Hua?
你好，好久不见！
Hello, long time no see!
喂，你好！我是王明。
Hello! I am Wang Ming. (On the phone)
你好，很高兴认识你。
Hello, nice to meet you.
老师，您好！
Hello, teacher! (Formal)
你好，有什么可以帮你的吗？
Hello, how can I help you?
你好，请问这里有人吗？
Hello, excuse me, is anyone here?
你好，欢迎来到中国。
Hello, welcome to China.
你好，好久不见，最近怎么样？
Hello, long time no see, how have you been recently?
你好，请问洗手间在哪里？
Hello, excuse me, where is the restroom?
你好，欢迎来到我们公司。
Hello, welcome to our company.
你好，很高兴认识你。
Hello, nice to meet you.
你好，可以帮我一个忙吗？
Hello, can you do me a favor?
你好，请问您有什么需要？
Hello, what do you need?
你好，祝你今天过得愉快！
Hello, wish you have a good day!
你好，我们正在进行一项市场调查，您有时间参与吗？
Hello, we are conducting a market survey, do you have time to participate?
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
你好，我是王老师。
Hello, I am Teacher Wang.
你好，你叫什么名字？
Hello, what is your name?
你好，欢迎光临！
Hello, welcome!
你好，请进。
Hello, please come in.
你好，谢谢你。
Hello, thank you.
你好，早上好！
Hello, good morning!
你好，晚上好！
Hello, good evening!
你好，不好意思。
Hello, excuse me/sorry.
你好，请问厕所在哪里？
Hello, where is the restroom?
你好，请问这个多少钱？
Hello, how much is this?
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Polite form of 'you', while '你' is informal.
Often used with adjectives like '好' to intensify them, though sometimes it's just a linker.
Another question particle, but '吧' implies a suggestion or seeking confirmation, unlike '吗' which is a neutral yes/no question.
Expressions idiomatiques
"你好吗？"
How are you?
你好吗？我很好，谢谢。
neutral"你们好！"
Hello everyone! (plural)
老师对学生们说：你们好！
neutral"你好，很高兴认识你。"
Hello, nice to meet you.
你好，很高兴认识你。我是李明。
neutral"你好，请问你是？"
Hello, may I ask who you are?
你好，请问你是？(Hello, may I ask who you are?)
neutral"你好，有什么可以帮助你的吗？"
Hello, how can I help you?
你好，有什么可以帮助你的吗？(Hello, how can I help you?)
neutral"喂，你好！"
Hello (on the phone)
喂，你好！我是王老师。(Hello! I am Teacher Wang.)
neutral"你好，早上好！"
Hello, good morning!
你好，早上好！今天天气真好。(Hello, good morning! The weather is really good today.)
neutral"你好，晚上好！"
Hello, good evening!
你好，晚上好！吃了吗？(Hello, good evening! Have you eaten yet?)
neutral"你好，再见！"
Hello, goodbye!
你好，再见！明天见。(Hello, goodbye! See you tomorrow.)
neutral"你好，请进！"
Hello, please come in!
你好，请进！里面请坐。(Hello, please come in! Please have a seat inside.)
neutralFacile à confondre
Often confused with '您' (nín) due to similar meaning and pronunciation.
Both mean 'you', but '您' is the polite form and '你' is informal.
你好 (nǐ hǎo): Hello (informal). 您好 (nín hǎo): Hello (polite).
Can mean 'good', 'well', or indicate completion/agreement, leading to varied usage.
Its meaning depends heavily on context. It's often used as an adjective, an adverb, or a particle.
我很好 (wǒ hěn hǎo): I am good/well. 好不好? (hǎo bù hǎo?): Okay or not okay? (Asking for agreement).
Often confused with other question particles or tones.
It's a question particle used to turn a statement into a yes/no question without changing word order.
你是学生吗? (nǐ shì xuéshēng ma?): Are you a student?
Its pronunciation changes from 'bù' to 'bú' when followed by a fourth-tone syllable.
It's a negative adverb. The tone change is a sandhi rule to make pronunciation smoother.
我不去 (wǒ bú qù): I don't go. 不是 (bú shì): Is not.
Has multiple uses, making it hard to grasp its exact meaning in different contexts.
Can be a question particle (asking 'how about...?' or for location), or indicate continuation of action.
你呢? (nǐ ne?): How about you? 他在看书呢 (tā zài kàn shū ne): He is reading a book (indicating ongoing action).
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Basic Greeting
你好 (nǐ hǎo) is the most common and versatile way to say 'hello' in Chinese. It's a great starting point for any conversation.
Pronunciation
Pay attention to the tones. 你 (nǐ) is a third tone (falling-rising), and 好 (hǎo) is also a third tone. When two third tones appear together, the first one often changes to a second tone (rising), so it sounds more like 'ní hǎo'.
Direct Translation
Literally, 你 (nǐ) means 'you' and 好 (hǎo) means 'good' or 'well'. So, you're essentially saying 'you good?' or 'you well?'.
Use with People
You can use 你好 when greeting friends, strangers, or people you don't know well. It's always appropriate.
Not for Formal Greetings
While generally safe, for very formal situations or when addressing someone of much higher status, you might use more specific greetings or titles.
Practice Speaking
The best way to learn is to speak it. Try saying 你好 to yourself, to a language partner, or even to native speakers you encounter.
Listen to Natives
Listen to how native speakers say 你好. Pay attention to their intonation and speed. This will help you sound more natural.
Beyond 'Hello'
While 你好 means 'hello', there are many other ways to greet people in Chinese depending on the time of day or relationship. Learn these as you progress.
Politeness in China
In Chinese culture, greeting people is a sign of respect and politeness. Always make eye contact and smile if appropriate when saying 你好.
Plural 'Hello'
To say 'hello' to multiple people, you can use 你们好 (nǐmen hǎo), where 你们 (nǐmen) means 'you all'. This is good for addressing a group.
Origine du mot
From Middle Chinese 您好 (nyin haw 'you good'), also used as a greeting. The modern pronunciation and tones are influenced by Mandarin, where the characters for 'you' and 'good' combine to form the greeting.
Sens originel : The literal meaning is 'you good' or 'you well'.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic branch.Contexte culturel
In Chinese culture, 你好 (nǐhǎo) is a standard and versatile greeting that can be used in most situations, whether you're addressing one person or a group, and regardless of their age or social status. It's considered polite and appropriate for both formal and informal interactions. While there are other greetings depending on the time of day or specific context, 你好 is always a safe and widely understood choice.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYou say "你好" (nǐ hǎo). It's a very common and versatile way to greet someone.
Yes, "你好" is generally appropriate in most situations, especially for A1 learners. It's a safe and polite greeting.
Absolutely! While "你好" is standard, you might hear things like "您好" (nín hǎo) for a more formal greeting (when addressing elders or superiors), or "大家好" (dà jiā hǎo) to greet a group. But for now, focus on 你好.
The first character, 你 (nǐ), is a third tone, which dips and then rises. The second character, 好 (hǎo), is also a third tone. When two third tones are together, the first one often changes to a second tone, so it sounds more like 'ní hǎo'. Don't worry too much about perfection at A1, just try your best to imitate.
Literally, 你 (nǐ) means 'you' and 好 (hǎo) means 'good' or 'well'. So it's like saying 'you good' or 'you well'. It's not a direct translation of 'hello' but functions the same way.
While you could, it's more common to hear "喂" (wéi) when answering the phone, which is like 'hello' specifically for phone calls. "你好" can still be used after the initial "喂" to greet the person on the other end.
The simplest and most common response is to just say "你好" back! It's like 'hello' and 'hello' in English.
Yes, "你好" is gender-neutral. You can use it to greet anyone, regardless of their gender.
"你好" is a general greeting for any time of day. If you want to be more specific, you can learn "早上好" (zǎo shàng hǎo) for good morning, "下午好" (xià wǔ hǎo) for good afternoon, and "晚上好" (wǎn shàng hǎo) for good evening. But 你好 always works.
"你好" is generally considered informal but polite. It's safe for most everyday interactions. For very formal situations or when speaking to someone much older or in a position of authority, you might opt for "您好" (nín hǎo) if you want to be extra respectful.
Teste-toi 114 questions
Which of these is a common way to say "hello" in Chinese?
你好 (nǐ hǎo) is the most basic and common way to say hello in Chinese. 谢谢 means 'thank you', 再见 means 'goodbye', and 不客气 means 'you're welcome'.
You see your friend on the street. What do you say to greet them?
你好 (nǐ hǎo) is a general greeting. 吃了吗 (chī le ma) means 'have you eaten?' (a common greeting but more specific), 多少钱 (duō shǎo qián) means 'how much money?', and 哪里 (nǎ lǐ) means 'where?'.
What is the Pinyin for 你好?
The correct Pinyin for 你好 is nǐ hǎo, with the correct tone marks.
You can use "你好" (nǐ hǎo) to greet someone you just met.
你好 (nǐ hǎo) is a versatile greeting and can be used in most situations, including when meeting someone for the first time.
“你好” (nǐ hǎo) is usually said when saying goodbye.
你好 (nǐ hǎo) is used to say hello. The common way to say goodbye is 再见 (zài jiàn).
The character 你 (nǐ) in 你好 (nǐ hǎo) means 'you'.
That's correct! 你 (nǐ) means 'you', and 好 (hǎo) means 'good' or 'well'. Together, 你好 (nǐ hǎo) literally means 'you good'.
Listen and identify the greeting.
Listen and identify the question asking how someone is.
Listen and identify the full greeting with an introduction.
Read this aloud:
你好
Focus: nǐ hǎo
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Read this aloud:
你好吗？
Focus: nǐ hǎo ma?
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
你好，李老师。
Focus: nǐ hǎo, lǐ lǎo shī
Tu as dit :
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Write 'hello' in Chinese characters.
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你好
Write the Pinyin for 'hello' in Chinese.
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nǐ hǎo
You meet a new friend. How do you greet them in Chinese? Write the characters.
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你好
What does 小明 say to 小红?
Read this passage:
小明: 你好！ 小红: 你好！
What does 小明 say to 小红?
小明 says '你好' which means hello.
小明 says '你好' which means hello.
Based on the passage, what should you say?
Read this passage:
你是一个学生。你的老师走进教室。你应该说什么？
Based on the passage, what should you say?
The passage describes a student greeting a teacher, and '你好' is the appropriate greeting.
The passage describes a student greeting a teacher, and '你好' is the appropriate greeting.
Which word completes the sentence '我见到你，我说 ____。' (I see you, I say ____.)?
Read this passage:
请选择正确的词语来完成句子: '我见到你，我说 ____。'
Which word completes the sentence '我见到你，我说 ____。' (I see you, I say ____.)?
When you meet someone, you say '你好' (hello).
When you meet someone, you say '你好' (hello).
This is the most common way to say hello in Chinese. '你' means 'you' and '好' means 'good'.
To greet a group of people, you can say '我们好' which means 'hello everyone'. '我们' means 'we' or 'us'.
If someone says '你好' to you, you can respond with '你也好', meaning 'you are good too' or 'hello to you too'.
她很高兴见到你，所以她对你说：“___！”
When you meet someone, you say '你好' (nǐ hǎo) to greet them.
早上好！我的朋友，___！
'你好' (nǐ hǎo) is a common greeting, suitable after '早上好' (zǎo shàng hǎo - good morning).
当我走进房间时，我看到我的老师，然后我说：“老师，___！”
It's polite to greet your teacher with '你好' (nǐ hǎo) when you see them.
电话铃响了，我接起来说：“___？”
When answering the phone in Chinese, '你好' (nǐ hǎo) is a common way to start the conversation.
第一次见面时，我们互相说：“___。”
When meeting someone for the first time, you greet them with '你好' (nǐ hǎo).
看到老朋友在街上，我走过去说：“嗨，___！”
'你好' (nǐ hǎo) can be used to greet friends as well.
Write a short dialogue where two friends greet each other and ask how they are. Use '你好' at least once.
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A: 你好！ B: 你好！你最近好吗？ A: 我很好，谢谢！你呢？ B: 我也很好。
Imagine you are meeting a new classmate. Write a short introduction including '你好' and your name.
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你好，我叫王明。很高兴认识你。
Write a short email to a friend. Start with a greeting using '你好' and mention something you did recently.
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Sample answer
你好，李华！ 你最近怎么样？我最近去了北京，玩得很开心。
小明对小红说了什么？
Read this passage:
小明对小红说：“你好，小红！”小红笑着回答：“你好，小明！”他们是好朋友。
小明对小红说了什么？
小明说的第一句话是“你好，小红！”
小明说的第一句话是“你好，小红！”
根据这段话，我们可以知道老师对同学们说了什么？
Read this passage:
老师走进教室，对同学们说：“同学们，大家好！”同学们也一起说：“老师好！”
根据这段话，我们可以知道老师对同学们说了什么？
老师对同学们说的是“同学们，大家好！”
老师对同学们说的是“同学们，大家好！”
顾客为什么说“你好”？
Read this passage:
在商店里，顾客对服务员说：“你好，请问这个多少钱？”服务员回答：“你好，这个三十块钱。”
顾客为什么说“你好”？
“你好”是用来打招呼和问候的。
“你好”是用来打招呼和问候的。
This is a common way to ask 'How are you?' in Chinese.
This is a common way to respond 'I'm fine, thank you, and you?' in Chinese.
This is a common way to ask 'What is your name?' in Chinese.
当你在街上遇到一个不认识的人，你想表达友好，你会说什么？
在中文中，'你好' 是最常见的问候语，用于向他人打招呼。
如果有人对你说“你好”，你通常会如何回应？
当别人用'你好'向你问候时，最自然的回答也是'你好'。
你第一次去中国，在酒店前台，你应该用哪个词来打招呼？
'你好' 适用于各种场合，包括第一次见面或在服务行业与人交流。
“你好”只能用于向年轻人打招呼。
“你好”是一种普遍的问候语，可以用于任何年龄段的人。
在中文中，当你和朋友见面时，说“你好”是很自然的。
即使是熟悉的朋友，也可以使用“你好”来打招呼，这是一种礼貌和友好的表达。
“你好”这个词也可以在打电话的时候使用。
在电话中，无论是接听还是拨打电话，说一声“你好”是很常见的。
Listen for a common greeting and a question about location.
Listen for a greeting and an expression of pleasure at meeting someone.
Listen for a phone greeting and an introduction.
Read this aloud:
你好，请问您是哪位？
Focus: nǐ hǎo, qǐng wèn nín shì nǎ wèi?
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Read this aloud:
你好，最近怎么样？
Focus: nǐ hǎo, zuì jìn zěn me yàng?
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Read this aloud:
你好，我能帮你什么吗？
Focus: nǐ hǎo, wǒ néng bāng nǐ shén me ma?
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Choose the most appropriate response when meeting someone for the first time.
When meeting someone for the first time, it is polite to say 'hello, nice to meet you.'
Your friend calls you on the phone. How would you greet them?
'喂 (wèi)' is commonly used when answering the phone, followed by '你好 (nǐ hǎo)' as a greeting.
Which of the following situations would NOT typically use '你好' as a greeting?
'你好' is used to initiate a greeting, not to say goodbye.
It is always appropriate to use '你好' when greeting a close family member.
While not incorrect, for close family members, more informal greetings like their name or a more specific phrase are often used. '你好' is more formal or for less familiar individuals.
When meeting multiple people, you can say '你们好' to greet all of them.
'你们好 (nǐmen hǎo)' is the correct plural form of '你好' and is used to greet multiple people.
In a formal business setting, '你好' is considered too casual.
While more formal greetings exist (e.g., '您好'), '你好' is generally acceptable and polite in most business settings, especially when addressing one person.
You're asking for directions to the library.
Someone is introducing themselves.
A casual greeting about the weather.
Read this aloud:
你好，好久不见！
Focus: hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn
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Read this aloud:
你好，请问你是不是李老师？
Focus: qǐng wèn nǐ shì bú shì Lǐ lǎo shī
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Read this aloud:
你好，谢谢你的帮助。
Focus: xiè xie nǐ de bāng zhù
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You are writing a short email to a new Chinese colleague, introduce yourself and say hello. Mention your name and your department.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
你好，我叫[你的名字]，我是[你的部门]的。很高兴认识你。
You are at a networking event in China. Write a short script for introducing yourself to someone new, including a 'hello' and a question about their work.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
你好！我叫[你的名字]。请问您是做什么工作的？
Write a short social media post in Chinese for your first day studying in China. Include a 'hello' and express excitement.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
你好中国！这是我在中国学习的第一天，我非常兴奋！
小明为什么说“你好”？
Read this passage:
小明第一次去北京，他对当地的文化很感兴趣。他在街上看到一个老人，想和老人打招呼，就说了一句：“你好！”
小明为什么说“你好”？
文章中明确提到小明想和老人打招呼。
文章中明确提到小明想和老人打招呼。
李华和经理的关系是什么？
Read this passage:
李华今天早上在电梯里遇到了她的经理。她微笑着对经理说：“经理，您好！” 经理也微笑着回应：“你好，李华。”
李华和经理的关系是什么？
李华称呼对方为“经理”，表明他们是上下级关系。
李华称呼对方为“经理”，表明他们是上下级关系。
“同学们，大家好！”这句话的含义是什么？
Read this passage:
王老师走进教室，对同学们说：“同学们，大家好！” 同学们齐声回答：“老师好！” 教室里充满了活泼的气氛。
“同学们，大家好！”这句话的含义是什么？
老师进入教室对大家说“大家好”，这是标准的问候语。
老师进入教室对大家说“大家好”，这是标准的问候语。
This sentence follows the basic Chinese sentence structure of Subject + Verb + Object, with a prepositional phrase indicating location before the verb.
The time word '昨天' (yesterday) usually comes after the subject. '和朋友一起' (together with friends) is a prepositional phrase acting as an adverbial.
'因为...所以...' (because...therefore...) is a common conjunction structure used to express cause and effect.
在复杂的国际关系中，寻求共同利益而非冲突，这才是解决之道，否则会使局势更加____。
这句话讨论的是国际关系中的负面走向，所以“恶化”最符合语境。
面对前所未有的全球挑战，各国政府需要展现出____的领导力，才能有效应对。
“果断”表示坚决，不犹豫，在应对全球挑战时是积极的领导力表现。
这部电影以其独特的叙事手法和深刻的社会洞察力，在影评界引起了广泛的____。
电影具有独特的叙事和深刻洞察力，往往会引发人们的讨论和不同意见，所以“争议”是合理的选择。
随着科技的飞速发展，人工智能在很多领域都展现出了巨大的潜力，同时也带来了一些伦理上的____。
人工智能带来潜力是积极的，而伦理问题通常是需要面对的困难，因此“挑战”是最佳答案。
他凭借其敏锐的洞察力和严谨的分析，很快就____了事件的真相。
“揭示”意为揭露显示，与“敏锐的洞察力和严谨的分析”相符，表示发现了真相。
这家公司一直致力于产品的创新与研发，力求在竞争激烈的市场中保持____地位。
公司致力于创新研发是为了在市场中处于有利地位，“主导”指占主要地位，符合语境。
Listen for a greeting and a question about how someone has been.
Listen for the description of a polite person's greeting habit.
Listen for a description of a stranger's friendly greeting.
Read this aloud:
你好，请问洗手间在哪里？
Focus: nǐ hǎo
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Read this aloud:
你好！很高兴再次见到你。
Focus: hěn gāo xìng zài cì jiàn dào nǐ
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Read this aloud:
你好，我是来面试的。
Focus: wǒ shì lái miàn shì de
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This sentence structure emphasizes the importance of seemingly minor details in determining success or failure. '然而' (rán'ér) means 'however', '正是...才...' (zhèngshì...cái...) is a construction used to emphasize, and '微不足道' (wēibùzúdào) means 'insignificant'.
This sentence explains the reason for someone's great achievements. '之所以...是因为...' (zhīsuǒyǐ...shì yīnwèi...) is a common way to express cause and effect, though here it's implied by '与其...是分不开的' (yǔ qí...shì fēnbukāi de), meaning 'is inseparable from'. '不懈的努力' (bùxiè de nǔlì) means 'unremitting efforts'.
'鉴于' (jiànyú) means 'in view of' or 'given that'. '不得不' (bùdébù) means 'have to' or 'cannot but'. '重新审视' (chóngxīn shěnshì) means 're-examine'. This sentence expresses the necessity of re-evaluating a plan due to current circumstances.
在正式场合，初次见面时，用什么表达方式更显尊重？
在中文中，'您好' 比 '你好' 更为正式和尊敬，尤其适用于初次见面或与长辈、上级交流的场合。
如果与一位多年未见的老朋友在街上偶遇，最自然的打招呼方式是？
与老朋友久别重逢时，'嗨，好久不见！' 是一种非常亲切和自然的表达方式，常用于非正式场合。
当你接听一个未知来电时，通常会用哪个词作为开场白？
在中文中，接听电话时，'喂' 是最常见和标准的开场白，无论对方是谁。
在与比自己年长的同事打招呼时，使用 '你好' 总是比 '您好' 更合适。
错误。与比自己年长的同事打招呼时，通常使用 '您好' 更能表达尊敬，尤其是在较为正式的工作环境中。
在中国的社交媒体上，'你好' 经常被用来作为私信的开场，无论对方是陌生人还是朋友。
正确。在社交媒体上，'你好' 是一种通用且礼貌的私信开场白，适用于各种关系。
在正式商务会议中，向所有在场人员简单地说一句 '大家好' 是可以接受的，但并不常见。
错误。在正式商务会议中，向所有在场人员说 '大家好' 是一种非常常见且得体的开场白，表示问候全体。
Friend greeting another friend they haven't seen in a while.
A phone call, asking for Professor Li.
A shop assistant greeting a customer.
Read this aloud:
你好，请问洗手间在哪里？
Focus: nǐ hǎo, qǐng wèn xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ?
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Read this aloud:
你好，很高兴认识你。
Focus: nǐ hǎo, hěn gāo xìng rèn shí nǐ.
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Read this aloud:
你好，请问这部电影好看吗？
Focus: nǐ hǎo, qǐng wèn zhè bù diàn yǐng hǎo kàn ma?
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This sentence structure emphasizes the 'leadership's foresightful strategy' as the cause for the company's leading position.
The sentence starts by stating the undeniable impact of climate change on ecosystems, followed by a clause describing the potentially devastating consequences.
This sentence elaborates on the dual role of complex interpersonal relationships as both a driving force for societal progress and a catalyst for personal growth.
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Summary
你好 is the essential Chinese greeting you'll use in almost every social interaction.
- Use for general greetings.
- Literally means 'you good'.
- Very versatile and always polite.
Basic Greeting
你好 (nǐ hǎo) is the most common and versatile way to say 'hello' in Chinese. It's a great starting point for any conversation.
Pronunciation
Pay attention to the tones. 你 (nǐ) is a third tone (falling-rising), and 好 (hǎo) is also a third tone. When two third tones appear together, the first one often changes to a second tone (rising), so it sounds more like 'ní hǎo'.
Direct Translation
Literally, 你 (nǐ) means 'you' and 好 (hǎo) means 'good' or 'well'. So, you're essentially saying 'you good?' or 'you well?'.
Use with People
You can use 你好 when greeting friends, strangers, or people you don't know well. It's always appropriate.
Exemple
你好！很高兴认识你。
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点儿
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有点儿
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一下
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一点儿
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一会儿
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关于
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快要
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