How to say “How are you?” in Pinyin
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Pinyin. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Nǐ hǎo ma?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Pinyin
Nǐ hǎo, Nǐ hǎo ma?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Pinyin?
"How are you?" in Pinyin is "Nǐ hǎo ma?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Nǐ hǎo ma?" written in Pinyin?
"Nǐ hǎo ma?" is the standard written form in Pinyin, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Nǐ hǎo ma?" in Pinyin?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Nǐ hǎo ma?" 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 "Nǐ hǎo ma?" mean in English?
"Nǐ hǎo ma?" is the Pinyin 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 Pinyin?
Many languages — including Pinyin — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Nǐ hǎo ma?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.