How to say “Hello” in Mandarin Chinese
The most common way to say “hello” in Mandarin Chinese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
你好
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Mandarin Chinese
你好, 你好吗？
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Mandarin Chinese?
"Hello" in Mandarin Chinese is "你好". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "你好" written in Mandarin Chinese?
"你好" is the standard written form in Mandarin Chinese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "你好" in Mandarin Chinese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "你好" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "你好" mean in English?
"你好" is the Mandarin Chinese way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Mandarin Chinese?
Many languages — including Mandarin Chinese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "你好" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Mandarin Chinese spoken?
Mandarin Chinese is spoken by an estimated 1.1 billion people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Mandarin Chinese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Mandarin Chinese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "你好" or any other Mandarin Chinese text.