# Mandarin Chinese: Basic Greetings

Difficulty: beginner

Chinese greetings are wonderfully simple and modular. 你好 (hello) works for any time of day. The response to 谢谢 (thank you) is 不客气 (you're welcome), which literally means 'no need to be polite'. End any friendly interaction with 再见 (goodbye).

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [谢谢](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/thank-you.md) | /xiè xiè/ | Thank you |
| [不客气](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/youre-welcome.md) | /bú kè qì/ | You're welcome |
| [再见](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/goodbye.md) | /zài jiàn/ | Goodbye |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Basic Greetings" in Mandarin Chinese?

Chinese greetings are wonderfully simple and modular. 你好 (hello) works for any time of day. The response to 谢谢 (thank you) is 不客气 (you're welcome), which literally means 'no need to be polite'. End an...

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Third Tone Sandhi](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/third-tone-sandhi.md) (beginner)
- [Saying What You Want](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/saying-what-you-want.md) (beginner)
- [The Four Tones](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/the-four-tones.md) (beginner)

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