下午好！
xiàwǔ hǎo
Good afternoon
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A sunny hello after lunch.
How to say “good afternoon” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for good afternoon is 下午好！, written in pinyin as xiàwǔ hǎo. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
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Open word →再见！zài jiànGoodbye
Open word →谢谢！xièxieThank you
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