Informal:
* 你好! (Nǐ hǎo!) - This is the most common and polite greeting, meaning "Hello!"
* 嗨! (Hāi!) - A more casual "Hi!"
* 怎么样? (Zěnme yàng?) - This literally means "How is it?" and is used to ask someone how they are doing.
* 你在干嘛? (Nǐ zài gàn shénme?) - This means "What are you doing?" and is a casual way to start a conversation.
More playful:
* 嘿,兄弟! (Hēi, xiōngdì!) - "Hey, bro!" (for male friends)
* 嘿,姐妹! (Hēi, jiěmèi!) - "Hey, sis!" (for female friends)
Remember: The best way to use these phrases is to observe how native speakers use them in different situations and to adjust your tone and body language accordingly.