Learn Mandarin Chinese Greetings and Everyday Phrases

Question 1

What does 'Nǐ hǎo (你好)' literally mean in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

You good / Hello

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Good morning

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How are you feeling?

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Nice to meet you

Question 2

What is the more formal or respectful version of 'nǐ hǎo'?

Accepted Answer

Nín hǎo (您好)

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Wǒ hǎo

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Nǐmen hǎo

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Dà hǎo

Question 3

How do you say 'Thank you' in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

Xièxie (谢谢)

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Bù kèqì

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Duìbuqǐ

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Méi guānxi

Question 4

What does 'Duìbuqǐ (对不起)' mean?

Accepted Answer

I'm sorry / I beg your pardon

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Excuse me (to get attention)

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You're welcome

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No problem

Question 5

What is the appropriate response to 'xièxie (谢谢)' in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

Bù kèqì (不客气) or Méi shì (没事)

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Nǐ hǎo

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Duìbuqǐ

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Zàijiàn

Question 6

How do you say 'Goodbye' in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

Zàijiàn (再见)

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Nǐ hǎo

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Xièxie

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Qǐng