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你好 (nǐ hǎo): hello

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1interjection

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: hello
Characters: 2
Part of speech: interjection
HSK level: HSK 1

Full definitions

hello
hi

Chinese explanation

见面或打招呼时最常用的问候语，表示问候、友好和礼貌，相当于“您好”的日常说法
接电话或引起别人注意时也常用它来开头。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

you (informal

HSK 5

good

Example sentences

Hello, nice to meet you.

Hello, may I ask where the restroom is?

Hello, I'd like to buy a cup of coffee.

Hello, may I ask what your name is?

Hello, long time no see!

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