To say "hi" in Chinese, you can use:
In Mandarin Chinese:
- 你好 (nǐ hǎo) - This is the most common and polite way to say "hello" or "hi."
- 嗨 (hāi) - This is a casual, borrowed form from English, used among friends.
Pronunciation tips:
- 你好 (nǐ hǎo) : "nee how"
- 嗨 (hāi) : sounds like the English "hi"
Feel free to use 你好 in most situations to greet someone politely!