How to say “How are you?” in Mandarin Chinese
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Mandarin Chinese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
你好吗？
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Mandarin Chinese
你好, 你好吗？
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Mandarin Chinese?
"How are you?" in Mandarin Chinese is "你好吗？". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "你好吗？" written in Mandarin Chinese?
"你好吗？" is the standard written form in Mandarin Chinese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "你好吗？" in Mandarin Chinese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "你好吗？" 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 "你好吗？" mean in English?
"你好吗？" is the Mandarin Chinese 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 Mandarin Chinese?
Many languages — including Mandarin Chinese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "你好吗？" 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 "你好吗？" or any other Mandarin Chinese text.