How to say “How are you?” in Traditional Chinese
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Traditional Chinese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
你好嗎？
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Traditional Chinese
你好, 你好嗎？
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Traditional Chinese?
"How are you?" in Traditional Chinese 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 Traditional Chinese?
"你好嗎？" is the standard written form in Traditional Chinese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "你好嗎？" in Traditional Chinese?
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 Traditional 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 Traditional Chinese?
Many languages — including Traditional Chinese — 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 Traditional Chinese spoken?
Traditional Chinese is spoken by an estimated 100 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Traditional Chinese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Traditional Chinese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "你好嗎？" or any other Traditional Chinese text.