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你好

Nǐ hǎo
Hello
Pattern 1

你好!

Nǐ hǎo!
Meaning:Hello! / Hi!

Most standard greeting, applicable anytime, anywhere, and to anyone.

Pattern 2

您好!

Nín hǎo!
Meaning:Hello (polite / formal)!

Respectful honorific form used for elders, teachers, or respected clients.

Pattern 3

谢谢! —— 不客气!

Xièxie! —— Bú kèqi!
Meaning:Thank you! —— You're welcome!

Standard rapid-fire exchange for expressing gratitude and replying politely.

Pattern 4

对不起! —— 没关系!

Duìbuqǐ! —— Méi guānxi!
Meaning:I'm sorry! —— That's all right! / No problem!

Essential reflex pair for apologizing for an inconvenience and forgiving.

Pattern 5

再见!

Zàijiàn!
Meaning:Goodbye! / See you!

Common farewell expression when taking leave or ending a conversation.

Pattern 6

请进 / 请坐!

Qǐng jìn / Qǐng zuò!
Meaning:Please come in / Please have a seat!

Polite spoken requests following the frame: 请 (qǐng) + Verb.