How to say "good evening" in Chinese

晚上 (wǎnshang) means 'evening' and 好 (hǎo) means 'good'. It's a straightforward compound greeting, similar to 'good morning' in English.

Use 晚上好 when greeting someone in the evening, typically after 6 PM. It's polite and suitable for both formal and informal situations. Unlike English, you can use it with anyone, from strangers to friends. Don't worry about being too formal; it's the standard evening greeting.