{"id":5065,"date":"2015-04-27T07:03:23","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T07:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=5065"},"modified":"2023-09-29T03:26:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T03:26:30","slug":"greetings-other-than-nihao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/greetings-other-than-nihao.html","title":{"rendered":"Greetings other than \u4f60\u597d (n\u01d0 h\u01ceo)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"445\" src=index-1502.html alt=\"nihao\" class=\"wp-image-5067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nihao.jpg 849w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/nihao-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>One of the first things that any Chinese lesson, book, or teacher will teach you is \u201c\u4f60\u597d (n\u01d0 h\u01ceo).\u201d \u4f60\u597d translates into \u201cHello.\u201d Funny enough, native Chinese speakers rarely use this when speaking to each other. Why you ask? It can come off as overly formal, nonchalant, or even strange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u4f60\u597d\u201d is most frequently used when you are meeting someone for the first time, such as being introduced to a business contact. This greeting is often used when shaking hands. However, once you see that business contact again, you should switch to a different greeting. Since you have already met them, saying \u201c\u4f60\u597d\u201d can come off as being unfriendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what they actually should say:<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e5%2590%2583%25e9%25a5%25ad%25e4%25ba%2586%25e5%2590%2597chi-fan-le-ma-have-you-eaten\">\u5403\u996d\u4e86\u5417\uff1f(ch\u012b f\u00e0n le m\u0101) Have you eaten?<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_0\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_0\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_0\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_0\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_0\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_0\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_0\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_0 = [\n\t{ name: \"chifanlema\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L2NoaWZhbmxlbWEubXAz\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[0] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_0, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the English equivalent, this is <em>not<\/em> an invitation to lunch. This greeting is basically the same as \u201chello.\u201d The origin of the greeting dates back to ancient times when the majority of China had very limited food provisions. At that time, whether someone had eaten or not was severely linked to their overall health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple acceptable responses to this greeting would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201c\u5403\u4e86\uff0c\u4f60\u5462? (ch\u012b le, n\u01d0 n\u0113)\u201d \u201cYes I have, what about you?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201c\u8fd8\u6ca1\uff0c\u4f60\u5462? (h\u00e1i m\u00e9i, n\u01d0 n\u0113) \u201cNot yet, what about you?\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e5%25a5%25bd%25e4%25b9%2585%25e4%25b8%258d%25e8%25a7%2581hao-jiu-bu-jianlong-time-no-see\">\u201c\u597d\u4e45\u4e0d\u89c1(h\u01ceo ji\u01d4 b\u00fa ji\u00e0n)\uff01Long time no see!\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_1\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_1\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_1\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_1\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_1\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_1\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_1\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_1 = [\n\t{ name: \"haojiubujian\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L2hhb2ppdWJ1amlhbi5tcDM=\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[1] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_1, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s pretty self-explanatory. This greeting is used when you haven\u2019t seen an acquaintance for a while. Keep in mind that the length of time is relative. For example, if you usually see someone every day, it would be appropriate to say this if you haven\u2019t seen him or her in a week or so.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e6%259c%2580%25e8%25bf%2591%25e5%25a5%25bd%25e5%2590%2597-zui-jin-hao-ma-how-have-you-been\">\u201c\u6700\u8fd1\u597d\u5417? (zu\u00ec j\u00ecn h\u01ceo m\u0101) How have you been?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_2\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_2\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_2\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_2\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_2\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_2\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_2\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_2 = [\n\t{ name: \"zuijinhaoma\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L3p1aWppbmhhb21hLm1wMw==\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[2] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_2, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great follow-up to the previous greeting, although it can also be used as a standalone greeting when accompanied by their name. For example, \u201cLucy! \u6700\u8fd1\u597d\u5417\uff1f\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This greeting is similar to asking someone, \u201cHow are you?\u201d Chinese people are not expecting you to give them an eloquent monologue of your problems or achievements. A simple \u201cGood, how are you?\u201d is what they want to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appropriate responses are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201c\u8fd8\u884c! \u4f60\u5462 ? (h\u00e1i x\u00edng n\u01d0 n\u0113) Not bad! And you?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201c\u597d\u3002\u4f60\u5462? (h\u01ceo. n\u01d0 n\u0113) Good. And you?\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e5%2596%2582-wei-or-wei-hello-when-answering-the-phone\">\u201c\u5582? (w\u00e9i or w\u00e8i) Hello? [When answering the phone]\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_3\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_3\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_3\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_3\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_3\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_3\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_3\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_3 = [\n\t{ name: \"wei\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L3dlaTEubXAz\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[3] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_3, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>When you answer the phone, this is just like saying \u201cYes?\u201d or \u201cHello?\u201d. Often, Chinese people will follow up with a \u201c\u4f60\u597d\u201d if they feel the need to be polite, just like \u201c\u5582\uff0c\u4f60\u597d?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e6%2597%25a9-zao-morning\">\u201c\u65e9! (z\u01ceo) \u2019Morning!\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_4\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_4\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_4\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_4\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_4\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_4\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_4\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_4 = [\n\t{ name: \"zao\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L3phby5tcDM=\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[4] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_4, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very short and straightforward greeting. It\u2019s a shortened version of \u201c\u65e9\u5b89 (z\u01ceo \u0101n)\u201dor \u201c\u65e9\u4e0a\u597d (z\u01ceo sh\u00e0ng h\u01ceo)\u201d, which both mean \u201cGood morning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chinese, you can also combine any general time phrase with \u201c\u597d\u201d to form a time-relevant greeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u4e0b\u5348\u597d(xi\u00e0 w\u01d4 h\u01ceo) Good afternoon.<\/li><li>\u665a\u4e0a\u597d(w\u01cen sh\u00e0ng h\u01ceo) Good evening.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best response is to repeat the greeting given to you.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e5%258e%25bb%25e5%2593%25aaqu-na-where-are-you-going\">\u201c\u53bb\u54ea\uff1f(q\u00f9 n\u01ce) Where are you going?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_5\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_5\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_5\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_5\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_5\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_5\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_5\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_5 = [\n\t{ name: \"quna\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L3F1bmEubXAz\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[5] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_5, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This might seem rude and nosy to some foreigners, but it\u2019s fairly customary in China to ask someone where they are going if you see them leaving their house. Alternatively, you can ask, \u201c\u51fa\u53bb\u73a9(ch\u016b q\u00f9 w\u00e1n)?\u201d which is like saying, \u201cGoing out to play?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they respond, \u201cYes,\u201d you can follow up with a \u201c\u51fa\u53bb\u8981\u5c0f\u5fc3! (ch\u016b q\u00f9 y\u00e0o xi\u01ceo x\u012bn)\u201d or \u201cBe careful!\u201d which is a nice way of letting them know to have a safe travel.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e5%259b%259e%25e6%259d%25a5%25e4%25ba%2586hui-lai-le-youre-back\">\u201c\u56de\u6765\u4e86(Hu\u00ed l\u00e1i le)! You\u2019re back!\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_6\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_6\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_6\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_6\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_6\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_6\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_6\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_6 = [\n\t{ name: \"huilaile\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L2h1aWxhaWxlLm1wMw==\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[6] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_6, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, if someone sees you coming home, they might use this greeting. It may seem like they\u2019re stating the obvious, but it\u2019s a way for Chinese people to express interest in your life. Other similar greetings to this are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201c\u4e0b\u73ed\u4e86? (xi\u00e0 b\u0101n le) Off work?\u201d<\/li><li>\u201c\u901b\u8857\u4e86? (gu\u00e0ng ji\u0113 le) You went shopping?\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical responses to these greetings are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201c\u55ef (\u00e8n)\u201d or \u201c\u8bf6 (\u00e8i)\u201d which means, \u201cYeah, yep.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e6%25ac%25a2%25e8%25bf%258e%25e5%2585%2589%25e4%25b8%25b4-huan-ying-guang-lin-welcome\">\u201c\u6b22\u8fce\u5149\u4e34! (hu\u0101n y\u00edng gu\u0101ng l\u00edn) Welcome!\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_7\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_7\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_7\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_7\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_7\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_7\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_7\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_7 = [\n\t{ name: \"huanying\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L2h1YW55aW5nLm1wMw==\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[7] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_7, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This greeting is often used in restaurants, shops, and other commercial locations. You may also hear the shortened form, \u201c\u6b22\u8fce (hu\u0101n y\u00edng)\u201d at the beginning of TV shows, performances, and announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No response is necessary for these types of greetings.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e5%2597%25a8hai-%25e5%2598%25bfhei-%25e5%2593%2588%25e5%2596%25bdha-lou-hi-hey-and-hello\">\u201c\u55e8(H\u0101i),\u201d \u201c\u563f(H\u0113i),\u201d \u201c\u54c8\u55bd(H\u0101 l\u00f3u),\u201d \u201cHi, Hey and Hello!\u201d<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_8\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_8\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_8\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_8\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_8\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_8\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_8\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_8 = [\n\t{ name: \"hi\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE1LzA0L2hpLm1wMw==\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[8] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_8, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>These are Internet style of greetings that have become popular with the younger generation of Chinese people. They are far less formal than \u4f60\u597d, but just as versatile when it comes to greetings. They are commonly used over text and instant messaging, but are often said in person as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that these are very casual, and should not be used in more formal circumstances as they can be seen as disrespectful. So, next time you run into your Mandarin-speaking friends, ditch the generic \u201c\u4f60\u597d\u201d and try one of these!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the first things that any Chinese lesson, book, or teacher will teach you is \u201c\u4f60\u597d (n\u01d0 h\u01ceo).\u201d \u4f60\u597d translates into \u201cHello.\u201d Funny enough, native Chinese speakers rarely use this when speaking to each other. Why you ask? 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