Beginner Chinese essential
Basic Chinese Greetings for Beginners
Learn the first Chinese greetings beginners actually use: hello, good morning, thank you, excuse me, and goodbye with audio and pinyin.
Greetings are your first safe win in Chinese. Learn five short phrases, use them often, and do not worry about long conversations yet.
Start with these phrases
Listen first, repeat the short phrase, then open it when you want a focused practice page. You can save any phrase for later.
A short real-life dialogue
You do not need to build a long sentence. These small turns are enough to get the conversation moving.
You你好！
Other person你好！
You谢谢，再见！
Use it well
- 你好 is neutral and useful for hello.
- 请问 is a polite opener before asking a question.
- Use 再见 when you leave.
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Keep learning
Use the 7-day starter path for a small daily routine, or search all 1,000 phrases when your situation changes.
Open the 7-day plan Search all phrasesQuestions learners ask
What is the first Chinese greeting to learn?
Start with 你好, then add 谢谢 and 再见.
How do I say thank you in Chinese?
Say 谢谢.
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