Formal:
* 您好,您最近好吗? (Nín hǎo, nín zuìjìn hǎo ma?) - This is the most polite and formal way to greet someone and ask how they are. It is suitable for elders, people in positions of authority, and strangers.
* 您好,您最近怎么样? (Nín hǎo, nín zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?) - Similar to the above, this is also very formal and polite.
Informal:
* 你好,最近怎么样? (Nǐ hǎo, zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?) - This is a more casual greeting and suitable for friends and acquaintances.
* 你好,最近还好吗? (Nǐ hǎo, zuìjìn hái hǎo ma?) - This is a slightly less formal version of the previous option.
Other ways to ask "how are you?":
* 你最近好吗? (Nǐ zuìjìn hǎo ma?) - This is a direct way to ask "how are you?" and is suitable for friends and family.
* 最近怎么样? (Zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?) - This is a casual way to ask "how are you?" and is appropriate with people you know well.
Things to keep in mind:
* When greeting someone, always use "您好" (Nín hǎo) if you're unsure of the appropriate level of formality.
* The word "您" (Nín) is a respectful form of "你" (Nǐ) and should be used when addressing someone older than you or in a position of authority.
Remember that these are just a few examples, and the best way to say "hello, how are you?" in Mandarin will depend on the specific context and your relationship with the person you are talking to.