Chinese (Mandarin) phrases for greetings

Below are Chinese (Mandarin) phrases (中文) you'll actually use for greetings. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    你好
    Pronunciation
    nǐ hǎo
    Meaning
    Hello
  • Native
    早上好
    Pronunciation
    zǎoshang hǎo
    Meaning
    Good morning
  • Native
    你好吗？
    Pronunciation
    nǐ hǎo ma
    Meaning
    How are you?
  • Native
    再见
    Pronunciation
    zàijiàn
    Meaning
    Goodbye

Frequently asked questions

Are these Chinese (Mandarin) phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Chinese (Mandarin), we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Chinese (Mandarin) text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Chinese (Mandarin) after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Chinese (Mandarin) regularly, install a system keyboard.

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