How to say “How are you?” in Wu Chinese
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Wu Chinese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
侬哪能样？
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Wu Chinese
侬好, 侬哪能样？
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Wu Chinese?
"How are you?" in Wu Chinese is "侬哪能样？". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "侬哪能样？" written in Wu Chinese?
"侬哪能样？" is the standard written form in Wu Chinese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "侬哪能样？" in Wu Chinese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "侬哪能样？" 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 "侬哪能样？" mean in English?
"侬哪能样？" is the Wu 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 Wu Chinese?
Many languages — including Wu Chinese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "侬哪能样？" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Wu Chinese spoken?
Wu Chinese is spoken by an estimated 81 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Wu Chinese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Wu Chinese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "侬哪能样？" or any other Wu Chinese text.