Newbie | Chinese Essentials 101: How to Greet People in Chinese

🧾 Greeting in Chinese isn’t just about saying “hello”—it’s about connecting naturally.

In this episode of eChineseLearningPod, Ruby and Eric unpack the essential Chinese greetings you need to sound friendly, polite, and natural:

✔️ The classic “你好 (nǐ hǎo)” — safe and polite
✔️ Casual check-ins like “吃饭了吗? (chī fàn le ma?)” — literally “Have you eaten?” but really “How are you?”
✔️ Time-based greetings: 早上好 (Good morning), 中午好 (Good noon), 下午好 (Good afternoon), 晚上好 (Good evening)
✔️ How to combine greetings naturally in conversation without sounding stiff

🎧 Listen now and get ready to greet Chinese friends, colleagues, and new acquaintances confidently—because connecting in Chinese is more than words, it’s warmth and friendliness.

🎁 Want to practice these greetings before your next trip or conversation? Grab a free 1-on-1 lesson at eChineseLearning.com and start chatting naturally today!

The content of this podcast is drawn from real teaching experiences of the eChineseLearning instructor team. To protect privacy and enhance audio quality, some or all of the voices are created with AI assistance. We aim to provide professional and insightful perspectives on Chinese language and culture.
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