Greetings are the most useful first words in any language, and they are perfect for little ones learning Mandarin. This free book covers the everyday phrases children reach for first — 你好 (hello), 再见 (goodbye), 谢谢 (thank you), and a gentle 晚安 (goodnight) — each with Chinese characters, pinyin, English, and tap-to-hear audio.
Because greetings are short and repeatable, they are easy to practise in real moments: waving 再见 at the door, saying 谢谢 after a snack, or wishing grandma 晚安 at bedtime. Tap any phrase to hear it spoken clearly, and switch the voice between Mandarin and English so the whole family can join in.
Made for toddlers, preschoolers, and bilingual homes, this book needs no sign-up and works on any phone or tablet. When your child is ready, explore our other free books for numbers, colours, animals, and family — or create a personalized Chinese storybook that puts your own child at the centre of the story.
Greetings word list
| English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | 你好！ | nǐ hǎo |
| Goodbye | 再见！ | zài jiàn |
| Thank you | 谢谢！ | xièxie |
| You're welcome | 不客气！ | bù kèqi |
| How are you? | 你好吗？ | nǐ hǎo ma |
| I am well, thank you | 我还好 | wǒ hái hǎo |
| Good morning | 早安！ | zǎo ān |
| Good afternoon | 下午好！ | xiàwǔ hǎo |
| Goodnight | 晚安！ | wǎn ān |