To say hello to someone in Mandarin, you can use these easy phrases:

• 你好 (nǐ hǎo) - Hello
• 早上好 (zǎoshang hǎo) - Good morning
• 下午好 (xiàwǔ hǎo) - Good afternoon
• 晚上好 (wǎnshàng hǎo) - Good evening

When you want to say goodbye, try these:

• 再见 (zàijiàn) - Goodbye
• 拜拜 (bàibài) - Bye
• 下次见 (xiàcì jiàn) - See you next time

Listening and Speaking Skills

To get better at speaking Mandarin, listen to these phrases and say them back.

When you introduce yourself, you can say:

• 我叫 (wǒ jiào) [your name] - My name is [your name].

Reading and Writing

You can practice writing short conversations using these phrases. For example:

• A: 你好！我叫李华。 (nǐ hǎo! wǒ jiào Lǐ Huá) - Hello! My name is Li Hua.
• B: 早上好，李华！ (zǎoshang hǎo, Lǐ Huá) - Good morning, Li Hua!

Pronunciation and Tone

It's important to pay attention to how you say the words in Mandarin. For example, 你好 (nǐ) has a rising tone, while 好 (hǎo) has a falling tone.

Role-Play

Try practicing by pretending to have conversations. Use these greetings and goodbyes to make it feel real and fun!

Cultural Context

Knowing when to use these greetings is also important. For instance, saying "早上好" in the morning shows that you know the right time to greet someone.

Confidence Building

The more you practice speaking with native speakers or through language exchanges, the more confident you'll become!