你好
nǐ hǎo
Hello
How to say hello and goodbye in Chinese
Greet people at any time of day, ask how someone has been, and take your leave — politely or casually.
Useful phrases
您好
nín hǎo
Hello (polite)
早上好
zǎoshang hǎo
Good morning
晚上好
wǎnshang hǎo
Good evening
晚安
wǎn'ān
Good night
你好吗？
nǐ hǎo ma?
How are you?
最近怎么样？
zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?
How have you been?
好久不见
hǎojiǔ bújiàn
Long time no see
再见
zàijiàn
Goodbye
拜拜
bàibài
Bye
明天见
míngtiān jiàn
See you tomorrow
回头见
huítóu jiàn
See you later
慢走
màn zǒu
Take care! (to someone leaving)