How to Say ‘Nice to meet you.’ in Simplified Chinese
很高兴认识你。
hěn gāo xìng rèn shí nǐ
[hen gaow-shing ren-shir nee]
💬 Usage Tip: Here 很 doesn't really mean "very". It just completes 高兴 "happy", so the whole thing is simply "glad to know you".
Phrase Breakdown
很高兴
hěn gāo xìng
very glad
高兴 (gāoxìng) means 'happy / glad'. 很 (hěn) means 'very'.
我今天很高兴。
I'm very happy today.
Words in this phrase
很
hěn
[hen]
very
An adverb meaning “very,” often used before adjectives in polite conversation.
这个活动很热闹，“很”常用来加强语气。
This event is lively; 很 is often used to strengthen the tone.
高兴
gāo xìng
[gaow-shing]
happy; glad
An adjective meaning “happy” or “glad,” often used in greetings like meeting someone at a networking event.
在职业活动上认识同行，我很高兴。
At a career event, I am very happy to meet people in the same field.
认识你。
rèn shí nǐ
to meet you / to know you
认识 (rènshi) means 'to get to know someone.' 识 is said with a light neutral tone.
我认识你哥哥。
I know your older brother.
Words in this phrase
认识
rèn shí
[ren-shir]
to know; to meet
A verb meaning “to know” or “to meet.” In introductions, it often means meeting someone for the first time.
今天在交流会上认识您，我很开心。
I’m very happy to meet you today at the networking event.
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
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