How Are You in Chinese

Why Video for How Are You in Chinese

One of the first Chinese phrases to learn is how are you in Chinese. Make it a piece of cake by watching a video on it so you can

• hear the phrase
• see the Chinese characters
• read Chinese PinYin
• and practice saying, “How are you?” in Chinese yourself!

Chinese Characters for How Are You in Chinese

After watching the video, you’ll find it easy to say how are you in Chinese with just three characters, 你好吗?  If you’re not familiar with reading Chinese characters, then continue to find out how to say each of them in Mandarin.

Saying How Are You in Chinese

你 (nǐ) means “you” and is normally said with the falling and rising third tone.  That means it’s pronounced like “knee” and usually said much like a grunt.  However, when 你 (nǐ) is said in the phrase how are you, then the rising second tone is used (ní) because of another third tone that follows it.

好 (hǎo) means “good or fine” and is said with the grunting falling and rising third tone. It’s pronounced “how” by lowering the pitch of your voice, keeping it low, and then letting it rise slightly at the end.

Finally, 吗 (ma) is a Chinese character that is used to show that a question is being asked.  It’s pronounced “ma” and is said without a tone.

All together, you’re saying “knee” “how” “ma,” but you really should watch the video to help with saying the Chinese tones! Hope that helps you in saying how are you in Chinese!