Basic Chinese Greetings
Learning how to say hello is the perfect first step in any language! In Chinese, greetings are simple and fun to practice. Let's learn the most essential ones that you'll use every day! 🙋♀️
Your First Greetings
These five simple expressions will help you start conversations with confidence:
Simple Self-Introduction
When meeting someone new, here's all you need to say:
Say "I am called..." or "My name is..." and then add your name.
Essential Pronouns: I and You
These two tiny words are super important for basic conversations! You'll use them all the time:
These pronouns are the building blocks of your first conversations:
- 我 I, me, my means "I" or "me" - use it when talking about yourself
- 你 you (singular) means "you" - use it when talking to another person
Notice how these appear in phrases you've already learned:
Your First Mini Conversation
Try practicing this super simple dialogue:
- 👩🦰 你好！ - Hello!
- 👩🎓 你好！ - Hello!
- 👩🦰 我叫Anna。 - My name is Anna.
- 👩🎓 我叫LiMing。 - My name is Li Ming.
- 👩🦰 谢谢！ - Thank you!
- 👩🎓 不客气！ - You're welcome!
- 👩🦰 再见！ - Goodbye!
- 👩🎓 再见！ - Goodbye!
Practice Tips 🌟
- Try greeting yourself in the mirror each morning with 早上好!
- Practice saying "谢谢" whenever someone helps you (even if they don't speak Chinese!)
- Don't worry about perfect pronunciation - just try your best and keep practicing
Learning Chinese is a step-by-step journey, and you've just taken your first steps! 🎉 With just these few phrases, you can already have a basic interaction in Mandarin. Isn't that amazing? Keep practicing these simple greetings daily, and you'll build confidence quickly! 💪