How to Say ‘Hello! (on the phone)’ in Simplified Chinese
喂，您好！
wèi nín hǎo
[wéi neen hǎo]
💬 Usage Tip: On the phone, 喂 is usually said (wéi) with a rising tone, not the dictionary (wèi). The rising tone makes it sound like "hello?"
🇨🇳 In China: 喂 by itself can sound abrupt. Adding 您好 (nín hǎo), with the polite "you" 您, makes it a courteous opening when you call a restaurant.
Phrase Breakdown
喂
wèi
[wéi]
hello (on the phone)
Greeting used when answering or starting a phone call.
喂，请问你是谁？
Hello, may I ask who you are?
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.
很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。
It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
good
Something positive or satisfactory.
今天的天气很好。
Today's weather is good.
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