Does Ni hao ma mean?
“How are you” is the most common way to greet people in English, therefore it’s natural for an English speaker to ask a Chinese how to say “how are you?” Well, literally translating “how are you” into Chinese is “ni hao ma”.
Do people say nihao Ma?
To be honest Chinese people never say “ni hao ma”, regardless of the formality of the situation. If you want to ask how someone is, it’s more natural in informal situations to say 怎么样 (zen me yang) although this still isn’t commonly said by Chinese people amongst themselves.
What does Guo translate to in English?
Guo
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Derivation | State of Western Guo |
| Meaning | “outer city wall” |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Kwok, Guok (Cantonese) Guo, Kuo (Mandarin) Kue, Koay, Lwek, Quek, Kwik(Hokkien) Kue, Koay, Quek(Teochew) Kuoch (Khmer – Cambodian) Quách (Vietnamese) Kwak (Korean) Kaku (Japanese) |
What is nin hao mean in English?
hello
Ni hao (pronounced “nee haow”) is the basic, default greeting in Chinese. It is written as 你好 (nǐ hǎo). The literal translation is “you ok/good,” but this is the easiest way to say “hello” in Chinese.
How do you respond to Ni chi le ma?
Usually when others greet you with “你吃了吗(Nǐ chī le ma)?” you can answer: “吃了, 你呢(chī le, nǐ ne) Yes, how about you?” or “还没有, 你呢(hái méiyǒu, nǐ ne) Not yet, and you?” Then you can move on to any other conversation. You can learn more at Put Your Money Where Your Stomach Is.
What is xie xie ni?
Chinese term or phrase: xie xie ni. English translation: thank you.
How do you address an older brother in Chinese?
The words “older brother” (哥哥 gēge) and “older sister” (姊姊 jiějie) are also often used to express affection to people who are slightly older, especially by children.
Is Guo a male or female name?
male
The name Guo is primarily a male name of Chinese origin that means Country; Nation.
Can Ni Hao mean goodbye?
If you were to translate it to English, it would mean “you good?” When you come upon one of your Chinese friends, you can say “Nǐ hǎo”, and your Chinese friends will also reply with “Nǐ hǎo” to express kindness and politeness.