Chinese Basic Greetings & Politeness

Mandarin is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Here are some essential phrases can help you communicate with ease. Use them when traveling, making new friends, or just to learn Chinese. Knowing some Mandarin essential phrases can help you communicate with ease.

• Hello – 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) [Nee how]
• Good morning – 早上好 (Zǎoshang hǎo) [z aw-shung how]
• Good evening – 晚上好 (Wǎnshàng hǎo) [Wan-shung how]
• How are you? – 你好吗？(Nǐ hǎo ma?) [Nee how mah?]
• I’m fine – 我很好 (Wǒ hěn hǎo) [W oh  hun how]
• Thank you – 谢谢 (Xièxiè) [shéh-shéh]
• You’re welcome – 不客气 (Bù kèqì) [Boo kuh-chee]
• Excuse me / Sorry – 对不起 (Duìbuqǐ) [Du way-boo-chee]
• Goodbye – 再见 (Zàijiàn) [z eye-ji en]
• See you later – 回头见 (Huítóu jiàn) [Hu way-toh ji en]

Knowing some Mandarin essential phrases can help you communicate with ease.