你好！
nǐ hǎo
Hello
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A friendly wave to say hi!
How to say “hello” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for hello is 你好！, written in pinyin as nǐ hǎo. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
More greetings
Read the book →再见！zài jiànGoodbye
Open word →谢谢！xièxieThank you
Open word →不客气！bù kèqiYou're welcome
Open word →你好吗？nǐ hǎo maHow are you?
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