Asking and Answering "How are you?" in Chinese

In Chinese culture, asking about someone's well-being is a common and important social courtesy. When asking "How are you?" in Mandarin, you can say "你好吗？" (nǐ hǎo ma?) or "最近怎么样？" (zuì jìn zěn me yàng?). The response to these questions usually includes phrases like "我很好" (wǒ hěn hǎo) for "I'm fine" or "还不错" (hái bù cuò) for "Not bad."

Here are the phrases with audio pronunciation:

• 你好吗？
• 最近怎么样？

Mastering these common questions and responses will not only help in daily conversations but also show your respect for the Chinese language and culture. Stay tuned for more essential Chinese phrases and greetings!