How to Say ‘How have you been’ in Traditional Chinese
你最近怎麼樣
nǐ zuì jìn zěn me yàng
[nǐ zuì jìn zěn me yàng]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is a warm, natural check-in and works well with family you already know. With in-laws, it sounds caring without being too formal.
Phrase Breakdown
你
nǐ
[nǐ]
you
Used to refer to the person one is speaking to.
你最近怎麼樣的工作情況？
How is your work situation recently?
最近
zuì jìn
[zuì jìn]
recently
Describes events occurring in the recent past.
你最近怎麼樣，身體好嗎？
How have you been recently, is your health well?
怎麼樣
zěn me yàng
[zěn me yàng]
how about it
Used to ask about someone's situation or opinion.
你最近怎麼樣，有什麼新消息？
How have you been recently, any new updates?
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