How to Say ‘Hello’ in Simplified Chinese
您好
nín hǎo
[neen haow]
🇨🇳 In China: [您好] is a polite customer-service hello. In restaurants and on the phone, it sounds natural and a bit more respectful than plain [你好].
Phrase Breakdown
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of 'you' used when speaking politely to customers, guests, or elders.
您好，请问您有订位吗？
Hello, may I ask if you have a reservation?
好
hǎo
[haow]
good; well
Used in greetings and polite responses to show friendliness or agreement.
您好，欢迎光临本餐厅。
Hello, welcome to our restaurant.
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