How do you say Hello in Chineese?

There are a few ways to say "Hello" in Chinese, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* 您好 (nǐ hǎo): This is the most common and polite greeting, suitable for almost any situation. It literally translates to "You good."

* 你好吗 (nǐ hǎo ma): This is a more informal way of saying "Hello" and literally translates to "Are you good?"

Informal:

* 嗨 (hāi): This is a casual greeting like "Hi" in English.

* 你好 (nǐ hǎo): While this is considered formal, it can also be used casually with friends and family.

Other variations:

* 早上好 (zǎo shàng hǎo): "Good morning"

* 下午好 (xià wǔ hǎo): "Good afternoon"

* 晚上好 (wǎn shàng hǎo): "Good evening"

It's important to remember that Mandarin Chinese is a tonal language, so pronunciation is crucial. The tone for each word will affect its meaning. You can find online resources like YouTube or language learning apps to learn the correct tones.