What does Ni Hao mean in Chinese and how do you answer?

"Ni Hao" (你好) in Chinese means "Hello" or "Good Day" (in a more formal sense). It's a common greeting used in both Mandarin and Cantonese.

How to Answer:

* "Ni Hao" (你好) is the most common and polite response. This means you're returning the greeting.

* "Ni Hao, (Name)" (你好，(Name)) is a more formal response, especially if you know the person's name.

* "Wo Hao" (我好) means "I'm good" and is a more personal response. It's less common to use unless you're already in a conversation.

Remember: In China, it's considered polite to shake hands or nod when greeting someone, even if you just say "Ni Hao."