您好 (nín hǎo) — hello (polite)

Definition

您好 (nín hǎo) is a formal, polite 'hello' using the respectful pronoun 您 — used with strangers, customers, or superiors. 比 你好 more respectful; 你好 is the everyday greeting.

idiom
hello (polite)

Examples

  • 您好
    nín hǎo, Qǐng wèn nín yǒu shén me xū yào?
    Hello, may I ask what you need?
  • 您好
    nín hǎo, Zhè lǐ shì kè fú zhōng xīn.
    Hello, this is the customer service center.
  • 您好
    nín hǎo, Wáng xiān sheng, hěn gāo xìng jiàn dào nín.
    Hello, Mr. Wang, nice to meet you.

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