The proper use of Mandarin Chinese greetings can pave the way for establishing good relationships. Mandarin greetings follow the rules of conduct for Chinese society, and should always be observed when meeting someone for the first time.

Vocabulary List

nǐhǎo
你好Hello

nín hǎo
您好Hello (polite form)

wǒshì …
我是I am…

wǒxìng …, jiào …

我姓…叫…My surname is…, my full name is…

YǎXīn
雅欣someone’s given name

Chén Zhōng Xīng
陈中兴someone’s full name

xiān sheng

先生Mister; sir

máng
忙busy

Hěn

很very

ma
吗question particle

ne
呢question particle


也also

Dialogue

A: Nǐ hǎo, wǒ shì Yǎ Xīn.
B: Yǎ Xīn nǐ hǎo. Wǒ xìng Chén, jiào Chén Zhōng Xīng.
A: Chén xiān sheng, nǐ hěn máng ma?
B: Hěn máng. Nǐ ne?
A: Wǒ yě máng.

A: Hello, I am Ya Xin.
B: Hello Ya Xin. My family name is Chen. My full name is Chen Zong Xing.
A: Mr. Chen, are you busy?
B: Very busy, and you?
A: I am also busy.

A: 你好, 我是雅欣.
B: 雅欣你好. 我姓陈,叫陈中兴
A: 陈先生你很忙吗?
B: 很忙. 你呢?
A: 我也忙.