How to say “How are you?” in Cantonese
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Cantonese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
你好嗎？
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Cantonese
你好, 你好嗎？
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Cantonese?
"How are you?" in Cantonese is "你好嗎？". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "你好嗎？" written in Cantonese?
"你好嗎？" is the standard written form in Cantonese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "你好嗎？" in Cantonese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "你好嗎？" 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 "你好嗎？" mean in English?
"你好嗎？" is the Cantonese way of saying "How are you?" 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 "How are you?" in Cantonese?
Many languages — including Cantonese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "你好嗎？" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Cantonese spoken?
Cantonese is spoken by an estimated 85 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Cantonese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Cantonese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "你好嗎？" or any other Cantonese text.