ni hao

Definition

Mandarin Chinese for 'hello' (literally 'you good')—the go-to greeting for anyone trying to communicate respect and politeness in Chinese.

Example Usage

When I arrived in Beijing, I greeted my host family with a cheerful 'ni hao!' and they immediately felt I'd made an effort to respect their culture.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ni%20hao&defid=2089469)

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