Chinese Class - Lesson 1: Basic Greetings

Introduction

• Instructor: Emma
• Focus: Basic and important Chinese greeting words and phrases

Greetings in Chinese

Saying Hello

• Phrase: 你好 (nǐ hǎo)
  • Literal Meaning: You're good
  • Usage: Common greeting, respond with 你好

Asking "How are you?"

• Phrase: 你好吗? (nǐ hǎo ma?)
  • Literal Meaning: Are you good?
  • Explanation: 吗 (ma) is a question particle, turns statements into questions
• Typical Answer: 我很好 (wǒ hěn hǎo)
  • Literal Meaning: I'm very good
• Returning the Question: 你呢? (nǐ ne?)
  • Meaning: And you?

Expressing Gratitude

Saying Thank You

• Phrase: 谢谢 (xiè xiè)
  • Importance: Essential phrase, especially for travelers in China

Responding to Thank You

• Phrase: 不客气 (bú kè qì)
  • Literal Meaning: No need to be polite
  • Usage: Means "You're welcome"

Saying Goodbye

• Phrase: 再见 (zài jiàn)
  • Literal Meaning: See you again
  • Usage: Used to say goodbye or see you later

Sample Conversation

• 你好
• 我很好,谢谢。你呢?
• 我也很好,谢谢。
• 不客气。
• 再见。

Conclusion

• Feel free to send a message or comment with suggestions on what to learn next.
• Ending Greeting: 再见 (See you later)