你好吗
nǐ hǎo ma
How are you?
你好吗？
How are you?
informal
A common greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being.
你好吗？我很好，谢谢。
How are you? I'm fine, thank you.
This is a standard casual greeting in Chinese, similar to 'How are you?' in English.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, this greeting is often used as a polite formality rather than an expectation of a detailed response.
Gold Rule
Response Etiquette
When asked '你好吗', it's polite to reciprocate with a similar question or a brief positive response.
Word Origin
Composed of 你 (you), 好 (good), and 吗 (question particle), forming a direct question about one's well-being.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts, though slightly more common in casual conversation. It is often followed by a reciprocal greeting.
Word Breakdown
你
you
pronoun好
good
adjective吗
question particle
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