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