Translator into Chinese with transcription. Russian-Chinese phrasebook with transcription for tourists

Chinese language History Chinese language with rich history, which dates back to 1122 BC. (BC). While today more than one billion people around the world speak several variations of Chinese, the history of this language is associated with a more primitive, more in simple language, known as Proto-Sino-Tibetan. Modern linguists classify Chinese within the Sino-Tibetan group of languages.

Interestingly, the history of the Chinese language is a controversial issue among linguists, as many have conflicting notions of how the evolution of this language should be classified. However, despite ongoing scientific debate, many experts rely on the historical classification system developed by Swedish linguist Bernhard Carlgren in the early 20th century. Carlgren suggested seeing the history of the Chinese language in the following eras: Old Chinese Middle Chinese Modern Chinese Traditional chinese characters are written in columns. These columns must be read from top to bottom and from right to left. Since it is a writing system that uses one character to represent a word or phrase, there are literally thousands of characters. In fact, Hanzi (literally, Chinese for " Chinese characters") has more than 50,000 characters. This is a huge number of counting symbols, in particular for high level illiteracy in China. In an attempt to get around this problem, People's Republic China has introduced a program to simplify the language into a set of commonly used characters. Today's notation system uses approximately 6,000 of these characters. Of course, they are also used proper names characters that rarely appear.

Hello	Nihao	你好
Goodbye	Tsai Zen	再见
Do you speak English?	No fuck sho inwen ma?	你会讲英语吗？
Thank you very much!	Sese, feichang fanse!	非常感谢你！
Please	Buyun Xie	请
Sorry	Blow buti	遗憾
What is your name?	Ni jiao shemme mingzi?	你叫什么名字？
Yes	Shi	是的
No	Bushy	无
Do you want to dance?	Ni xiang tiao wu ma?	想跳舞吗？
I love you!	Wow!	我爱你！

Numbers and numbers

One	AND	一
Two	Er	二
Three	San	三
Four	Sy	四
Five	U	五
Six	Liu	六
Seven	Qi	七
Eight	Ba	八
Nine	Tszyu	九
Ten	Shi	十
Twenty	Ershi	二十
Thirty	Sanshi	三十
Fourty	Syshi	四十
Fifty	Ears	五十
One hundred	And bye	百
Thousand	Yi Qian	千
Million	And Bai Wan	百万

Shops, hotels, transport

How much does it cost?	Zheige dongxi doshao tien?	需要多少费用？
I will buy it	In May Zheig	我就买它
How much does the ticket cost?	Phyao doshao tien?	多少钱的车票？
When does the train arrive/depart?	Hoche shemme shihou daoda?	当到达（送）火车？
Porter!	Banyungong!	波特！
Where is the taxi stand?	Chuzu chezhan zai naer?	出租汽车在哪里？
Where is the bus stop?	Gonggong qiche zhan zai naer?	哪里是公交车站？
What's the next stop?	Xia zhan shi naer?	什么是下一站？
Do you have any rooms available?	Nimen hai you meiyou kun fanjian?	你有没有可用的房间吗？
Is breakfast included in this price?	Zhe baoko zaocan feile ma?	是这里的早餐的价格是多少？
Do you have a map of the city?	Ni you chengshi jiaotong tu ma?	你有一个城市的地图？

For different occasions

Where are postcards (booklets, guidebooks) sold?	Mingxinpian (shouce, zhinan) tsai shemma difang mai?	在哪里购买卡（手册，指南等）？
How many people in your city got sick with SARS?	Nimen de chengshi you doshao ren ganzhanle feidianfeiyan?	有多少人在你的城市病综合症？
How many died?	Doshao zhen sile?	而有多少人死亡？
So much (little)?	Name do (shao)?	这么多（小）？
How are you feeling?	Ning juede shufu ma?	你感觉怎么样？
Are you coughing, or is it just my imagination?	Nin kesou, wo kenen tintsole ma?	你咳嗽，或者它似乎给我吗？
I feel myself good	Wo juede shufu	我觉得没事
I didn't cough	Wo mei yo kesou	我没有咳嗽
I don't have a fever	Wo meiyou fashao	我没有温度
I assure you I didn't cough	Zhen de, wo mei kesou	我向你保证，我没有咳嗽
Thank you, no need to call a doctor	Sese, daifu bu yong jiao	谢谢你，这是没有必要叫医生
Take your hands off	Zou kai ba	保持你的双手
You are not a doctor, you are a pest	Ning bu shi isheng. Ning shi weihai fengzi	你是不是医生，你害虫
You yourself infected me	Ning Ziji Chuanzhanle Wo	请你帮我和感染
I spat in your rice, now you're going to die	Wo Xiang Nide Fanwanli Thule Tan	我在你的饭吐了，现在你死

At the restaurant

We need a table for two (three, four)	Women yao liange ren (sange ren, sige ren) canzhuo	我们需要两（三，四）表
Menu, please	Qing na tsaidan lai	菜单，请
I want to try this	Wo Xiang Chan Yixia Zhege	我想尝试一下
Bon appetit!	Zhu ni weikou hao!	个饱！
Please explain how they eat it	Qing Jieshi Yixia, Zhege Zenme Chi	解释，请，你怎么吃
I do not know how to eat with chopsticks	Wo bu dick yong kuaizi	我不知道怎么用筷子吃饭
The check, please	Qing Jiezhang	比尔，请

Chinese video lessons for beginners

Chinese is recognized as one of the most difficult languages to learn in the world. His characteristic features are atypical pronunciation, difficult spelling and the presence of a large number of dialects. The knowledge of most of our compatriots ends with a basic translation of the word “Nihao” (Hello). Despite its complexity, this language is native to a huge number of people. The Russian-Chinese phrasebook will definitely help travelers who decide to visit China. In it you will find a list the most important words and suggestions that will be needed for any occasion.

Russian-Chinese phrasebook with transcription

Exists a large number of rules for pronunciation of Chinese syllables. Transcription (transferring elements of speech in writing) will provide an opportunity for Russian-speaking men and women to pronounce unfamiliar sentences efficiently. In this way, it is possible to achieve maximum clarity and understandability of the words you will be translating.

How to find a hotel, using what phrases?

Most tourists visiting the Middle Kingdom are faced with the problem of finding a hotel. It’s possible to find the desired hotel by using a couple simple sentences. Try using the following algorithm:

Find out if the other person speaks English. To do this, just say 你会说英语吗？ No fucking way yinyu ma?.
If you refuse, try to find out the necessary details in Chinese. To do this, say the translation of the following phrase: “Tell me how to get to the house located at this address.” In the original it sounds like this: 告诉我怎么去屋坐落在这个地址. Guo su wo zhen me gu wu zhuo luo zhai zhe ge di zhi.
It is recommended to show your interlocutor a map where he will depict an approximate route.

If a tourist is in close proximity to the hotel, but cannot find its façade, then he should ask his interlocutor for help in finding the entrance to the hotel. To do this, just say: 告诉我在哪里可以找到的酒店? .Gaosu vo zai nai keui zhaodao dejuidein. The traveler will definitely be told the right route.

Note! The lion's share of the Chinese population knows very little English language. Your spoken Chinese may not be perfect, try to pronounce words slowly and clearly. Pre-work on pronunciation using transcription. Practice constantly, because only daily lessons will help you develop your skills.

Common phrases

A regular dictionary will help you communicate with the Chinese. Pay attention to elementary phrases. The most famous expression in Chinese is the expression Nihao!

(analogous to the Russian “Hello”). They say Zaijien for forgiveness. The word Sese means gratitude, and Bukhetsi means “Please.” Also very often, Chinese residents use the following phrases:
Welcome. - Huanying.
Please - Tsin.
Yes - Shi.
No - Boo.
I'm sorry - Duibutsi.
It's okay - Meiguanxi.
Thank you for your attention - Xie xie ning de guanzhu.
I don’t understand - Wo bu mingbai.
Have a nice trip - I lu phing an.
Good night - Wan An.
I love you - Wow.

Most tourists love to take pictures against the backdrop of beautiful buildings and structures. Local residents will be able to take a photograph of a traveler without any problems; just ask for it using the phrase “Tsin gey vomen phai i zhao.”

Phrases at the airport

The easiest way to visit China is to use the services of air carriers. Certain problems may arise at the airport; in the lion's share of cases, a phrasebook will again come to the rescue. When returning home, find the departure lounge for international flights as quickly as possible. Can you really do this by using the phrase “Txingwen, guoji chhufashi zai nali?”

By saying “Txingwen, guonei chhufashi zai nali?”, you will ask to be shown the nearest luggage storage room. Translation of the expression “Zai feijichang you meiyou jishi xiushi shi? Zai nali? in Russian it sounds like “Is there a rest room at the airport? Where can I find her?

Good to know! It is important for travelers not to miss checking in for their own flight. Finding the right counter at an unfamiliar airport can be very difficult. To do this, try to say the following: “Zhege hanban zai nali denji?”

Transport

Only a few taxi drivers in China understand spoken English. When getting into the car, you should say “Tsin ba wo sundao zheli”, while simultaneously showing the desired address name or point on the map. The Russian translation of the phrase is very simple, it sounds like “Take me here.” It is realistic to ask to open the trunk using the expression “Tsin dakhai sinli tshan ba.”

It is also useful for a tourist to be able to find out the following information in Chinese:

The fare is “Tsin dakhai sinli tshan baiu?”
The location of the nearest regular bus stop is “Fujin de gongjiaochezhan zai nar?”
The name of the next station is “Xia Yi Zhan Shi Shenme Zhan?”

Restaurants and cafes

Having visited a restaurant, a Russian tourist must ask for a menu. The following words are suitable for this: “Tsin gey vo tskhaiphu.” Having selected one of the items, you should pronounce the translation of the phrase from Russian “I want to order this (Wo yao jege...), while simultaneously pointing to a certain line in the list of available dishes. A couple of clarifying sentences will also help you; you can find out the spiciness of a particular food. Say “Jege la bu la?” to the waiter with a questioning intonation. You can actually get an invoice by saying “May dan.” If you want to praise a dish, then say “Hen hao chshi.”

Phrases while shopping

Going shopping without knowing Chinese is quite difficult. Translating the phrase “yao duo shao quan” will help you understand how much a certain product costs. If you want to understand which payment method is required, then say “shen mi fu qiang fang shi.” When you hear “khbyang jiya”, you will know that you will have to pay in cash. The sentence “dew hui fairy hyan ji” means non-cash payment.

Bargain

Bargaining is common in some places in China. Thus, it is realistic to get a certain discount. It is possible to tell the seller “Give me a little cheaper” by saying “Lai phieni diar”. Transcription of the sentence in Latin - lái piányi diǎnr.

Grocery supermarket

Sugar/salt - tang/yang.
Milk - newi nai.
Fish - yuy.
Meat is a swarm of leya.
Chicken - yay.
Pepper / seasonings - ia yiao / hiang liao.
Potatoes - that's it.
Rice - yes myi.
Sweets - tian dian.
Fruits - shui guo.
Strawberry - khao mei.
Oranges are juzi.
Tangerines - pu tong hua.

Good to know! At the very beginning of the sentence, you should say the words “Nali nen”, and then add the name of the product type. Thus, it is possible to find out the location of any product.

Pharmacy

Ask to be shown the way to the nearest pharmacy by saying the question “Tsingwen, dao zui jin de yaodien zenme zou?” It is not necessary to take out a Chinese dictionary to ask for the necessary tablets. Just say, “Please give me something from” (Tsin gei wo na ige), and then add the type of problem:

Headache - zhi touteng de yao.
Runny nose - zhi shengfeng de yao.
Cough - zhi haisou de yao.
Diarrhea - zhi fuse de yao.
Sharp pain - in yao zhithunyao.

Do not hesitate to use gestures at the pharmacy if you have real health problems. Pharmacists will be able to select the necessary medicine and help solve the problem. If the traveler suddenly feels ill, then he should say “Wo ganjue zichi buhao” (I don’t feel well). You can also ask to call a doctor using the following words: “Qing jiao yixia isheng.”

Emergency cases

Police is translated from Chinese as “Jingcha”, and hospital is translated as “Yiyuan”. Words like these are enough for locals to tell you necessary information and called competent people. It is also possible to ask for help by saying “Tsin ban wo” (help me, please). In emergency cases of attack, you can shout “Jiuming” (save).

Customs

The best way to look for customs is by saying the question “Haiguan zai nar?” The customs declaration is translated as "Baoguandan". Request a form customs declaration a tourist can by saying “Wo yao baoguan biao.” The duty at customs is designated by the word “Guanshui”. In cases where all standard procedures have been completed, you can ask whether you are allowed to go. To do this, say “Wo khei zou ma?”

Chinese numerals

1 – i.
2 – er.
3 – san.
4 – sy.
5 – y.
5 – liu.
7 – tsi.
8 – ba.
9 – jiu.
10 – shi.
100 – and bye.
101 – and bai ling and.
115 – both bai and shi wu.
200 – er bai.
1,000 - and tsien.
10,000 - and wan.
1,000,000 - and bai wan.

Good to know! To denote numbers from 11 to 19, the prefix shi is added (11 will sound like shi i).

Pronouns

When visiting China, tourists often hear a variety of pronouns. It’s easier to understand the language if you navigate them.

I am in.
We are Wo Men.
You are neither.
You are not men.
You are nin (respectful address to elders).
It is tha.
This one is zhe.

The most common questions in Chinese

If you want to ask your interlocutor a specific question, you can use the translation of the following phrases:

What? - shenme.
Where? Where? Where? - Nali.
When? - shenme shihou.
Who? Whose? Whom? – Shay.
How? – zenme?
For what? Why? – weishenme?
Which? - shenme?

Note! When communicating with the indigenous population, you can use a translator on your smartphone. Type in any sentence in Russian, and then show its translation into Chinese to your interlocutor. Use voice input to keep your device in automatic mode translated the words of the interlocutor.

Color names

It will be easier to understand Chinese if you clearly understand the names of the most popular flowers. The character 白色, which sounds like baise, is used to denote white. Black is Heise, red is Hongse, green is Lyuse, and blue is Thien Lanse. Also try to remember the designation of pink (fen hongse), yellow (huang se), blue (lanse) and purple (zise).

Good to know! The lion's share of colors in Chinese are consonant; the word will definitely contain the sound “se”.

Conclusion

Just a few simple words and applications help improve communication with local people in China. Now the translator is on mobile phone you won't need it. Thus, anyone can get necessary information about the Chinese language. Having studied the translation of a couple of sentences, men and women will better immerse themselves in the culture of the Middle Kingdom and learn to conduct a dialogue with the indigenous Chinese. Translating popular phrases into Chinese will help you communicate with the local population.

Communication can be difficult. Especially in a second language!

Knowing a few useful phrases will not only help you avoid awkwardness in communication, but will allow you to create new contacts with others and take communication to a new level.

Greetings

你好! (nǐ hǎo) Hello!

You may already know this greeting. If not, 你好! (nǐ hǎo – Hello!)- first basic Chinese phrase, which must be learned in order to make contact in a society where everyone speaks Chinese.

你好吗? (nǐ hǎo ma) How are you?

If this is not your first time greeting someone, you can show more attention and interest by asking how they are doing. (nǐ hǎo ma)你好吗?

你吃了吗? - an excellent phrase for this case.(nǐ chī le ma)

Have you eaten? This is the Chinese way of showing attention. Culturally, this is a close equivalent to the phrase “How are you?” People ask “Have you eaten?” as a polite way to inquire about the well-being of the other person, and most people simply respond with “吃了”(chī le)

, “I have eaten.”

早安! Admitting that you have not eaten means putting some pressure on the questioner: a polite reaction to such an admission will be the only way out - to feed you.(zǎo ān)

Good morning! The Chinese love to say "Good morning", so if you greet someone early, try to use this greeting. If Golden time missed, don't go to 午安 ( wǔān – good afternoon) or 晚上好 ( wǎn shàng hǎo

– good evening): they are less common. “Good night” – 晚安(wǎn ān)

. As in English, this phrase can also mean “Goodbye.”

Add a conversational touch:

诶, 你好. Add some casualness and "coolness" by adding the word "Hey" at the beginning of the phrase. For example: (ēi, nǐ hǎo)

诶, 怎么样? "Hey hello". (ēi, zěn me yàng)

"Hey, how's life?"

What is your name? 我叫[name], 你呢？(wǒ jiào [name], nǐ ne)

I am [name]. What is your name?

怎么称呼？ This is an informal way to introduce yourself to each other.我叫 (wǒ jiào) means “My name”, and 你呢? (nǐ ne) “And you?”

(zěn me chēng hū)

请问您贵姓? How can I contact you? This phrase is a more formal/polite way of asking someone's name. This roughly translates to “How should I address you?”

(qǐng wèn nín gùi xìng) May I know your last name? This phrase is even more formal and is used in. When someone answers by saying their last name, for example, “我姓王” (wǒ xìng wáng), “My surname is Wang,” You can answer using 王先生 ( wáng xiān shēng– Mr. Wang), 王小姐 ( wáng xiǎo jiě– Mrs. (unmarried) Wang) or 王太太 (

wáng tài tài

– Mrs. (married) Wang).

請問你貴姓大名? (qǐng wèn nǐ gùi xìng dà míng?) What is your “famous” name?

This is a way of asking someone's name while flattering the other person in a friendly manner.

Continuing the conversation

Now that we've met someone, here's how to keep the conversation going.

你是本地人吗？ (nǐ shì běn dì rén ma) Are you local?

This is a less direct way of asking “Where are you from?” 你是哪里人?(nǐ shì nǎ lǐ rén)

你作什么样的工作? . In China, people from big cities often come from elsewhere. They move from smaller towns to big cities to work or study. Asking if they're local can provide an opportunity to talk about their hometowns.(nǐ zùo shén me yàng de gōng zùo)

What is your job? Among professionals or working adults, you can start a conversation by asking what field they work in. You can also ask “你的专场是什么?” ( nǐ de zhuān chǎng shì shén me?

你读什么专业? - What is your specialty?)(nǐ dú shén me zhuān yè)

What do you study?

你有什么爱好? Among the students, you can start a conversation by asking about their specialization or main subject.(nǐ yǒu shén me ài hào?)

What do you like to do? This phrase is used to ask about hobbies or interests. Another great way

start a conversation.

How to “dilute” the situation:

诶, 什么事？ Try this casual phrase to overcome awkwardness and tension when entering a room or joining a group: (ēi, shen me shì?)

Well, what's going on here?

It's the equivalent of "How are you?" or “What’s going on here?” In the right context, such as among friends or peers, it can sound very friendly and appropriate.

Answers during a conversation

Part of the art of conversation is the ability to give appropriate answers. People love to receive sympathy, encouragement, and compliments no matter what they say.

太酷了! What do you say when you hear something exciting or interesting? Here are some basic phrases to respond to such stories:(tài kù le!)

That's cool!

好搞笑。 The Chinese word for "cool" is borrowed from the English "cool" and sounds exactly the same!(hǎo gǎo xiào)

搞笑 Cool.(gǎo xiào)

真的吗? literally means "to have fun" or "to joke."(zhēn de ma)

真的 What, really?(zhēn de) means “truth”, and 吗(ma)

不会吧? – interrogative particle.(bù hùi ba)

不会 Are you serious?(bù hùi) means “no”, and 吧(ba)

我的妈呀! – exclamation particle. In other words, it’s like saying “Come on!”(wǒ de mā ya)

我的妈呀! – exclamation particle. In other words, it’s like saying “Come on!” OMG!

哎呦我去! literally means “Oh, Mommy!” Culturally it's closer to "Oh my god!"(āi yōu wǒ qù)

Oh my God! literally means “Oh, Mommy!” Culturally it's closer to "Oh my god!" literally translates to "Oh, I'm coming!" This phrase is super casual, so it's not something you can use with just anyone, especially if you've just met.

我也是。 (wǒ yě shì) Me too.

Three words to help you express your shared feelings.

我理解。(wǒ lǐ jiě) I understand.

Very useful phrase to express empathy.

Conversational version:

For the most emotional response, try saying:

太牛了! (tài níu le) This is damn good (can't stand up)!

In formal business contexts, this may be considered rude. But perfectly acceptable at a party.

Farewell phrases

Finally we come to the words for parting. Here's how you can say goodbye in a relaxed and appropriate way.

我先走了。下次再聊吧！ (wǒ xiān zǒu le。 xià cì zài liáo ba) I have to go. Let's talk again (let's talk another time)!

If you need to leave first, you can bow out in a friendly manner.

回头见。 (húi tóu jiàn) See you.

This phrase is useful for breaking up for a short time, for example, if you meet again on the same day.

我们再联络吧。 (wǒ mén zài lián lùo ba) We'll keep in touch.

This means that you may call or write later. The phrase works well when you don't see each other in person very often, but would like to stay in the know and maintain closer contact.

How to say this more casually:

Even when we're talking about About saying goodbye, there are several opportunities to tone down the tone of “secularism” and perhaps move on to a more intimate relationship in the future:

这是我的手机号码。给我发短信吧！ (zhè shì wǒ de shǒu jī hào mǎ。gěi wǒ fā duǎn xìn ba) Here's my cell number. Text me sometime!

This simple phrase, which should help maintain relationships after the party.

加我的微信。 (jiā wǒ de wēi xìn) Add me on WeChat.

We hope these phrases will add some “zest” to your social life! Whatever social situation you encounter, use it as an opportunity to hone your language skills, even when greeting someone, saying goodbye, or responding to someone's story.

Chinese from scratch: the most compact phrasebook

The Chinese language is incredibly complex - and the Chinese agree. Their country has a huge number of dialects. A southern Chinese can compete with a northern Chinese in the pronunciation of the same word. But every self-respecting citizen of the People's Republic of China knows Putonghua, the national Chinese language. If you master at least a dozen of his words and phrases, you will be understood in any corner of China. Oh, and don't forget to learn how to count to 10.

Politeness is the basis of dialogue with Asians. There is an optimal set of phrases to express it. He will build bridges of understanding in foreign lands. Read and remember:

Hello! 你好 Ni hao!

Goodbye! 再见 Tsai jien!

Welcome! 欢迎 Huanying!

Please! 请 Tsin!

Thank you! 谢谢 Se se!

Yes! 是 Shi!

No! 不 Boo!

How are you? 你吃饭了吗? Ni chi fan le ma.
Literally, this chain of Chinese characters translates as “Have you eaten?”, but can also mean “How are you?” or "What's going on?"

It is for you! 我敬你! Wo jing ni. This phrase can be heard during a toast at dinner. In meaning it is similar to “Hurray”.

I appreciate your hard work! 你辛苦了! Ni xin ku le.
The Chinese say these words when they have received a favor or been helped.

Excuse me! 多多包涵! Do do bao han!
Everything is clear here. In Russian, the phrase “I'm sorry” will be synonymous.

You are incredible! 你真牛! Ni zhen nu!
The character 牛 means "cow" in Chinese. It is not entirely clear why you should use such a comparison when you want to praise someone. But that’s how Chinese works.

Please take a photo of us. 请给我们拍一照. Tsin gey vomen phai i zhao.

Please repeat what you said. 请您再说一遍. Tsing nin zai shuo yi bien.

And this is a translation from Chinese into Russian. Photo: macos.livejournal.com

Where can I buy a calling card? 在哪儿可以买到电话卡？ Zainar khei maidao dienhua kha?

Tell me, please, what time is it? 请问，现在几点了？ Tsingwen, xienzai jidien le?

Let's go have a snack together! I'm treating you! 起吃饭，我请客! And qi chi fan, vo qing ke! Keep in mind that you should not refuse a Chinese person a meal together. For them, this is an important ritual and a way to establish personal and business relationships.

Please tell me how to get there? 请问，到怎么走? Tsing wen, dao zenme zou?

Tell me, please, where is the toilet? 请问，厕所在哪里？ Tsing wen, zhesuo zai nali?

Where? Where? 哪里哪里?Nali, nali?
A rhetorical question used in China for a polite answer. For example, when they say “thank you,” say “nali, nali.” Believe me, this will impress the Chinese.

What is the cost? 多少钱？ Tuo shao tsien?

Please count me in! 买单! May tribute!

I love you. 我爱你 Wow.

I love you too. 我也爱你 Vo e ai ni.

Bonus! Numbers in Chinese

Photo: shilaoshi.ru

1 一 AND
2 二 ER
3 三 SAN
4 四 SY
5 degrees U
6 六 LIU
7 七 TSI
8 八 BA
9 九 TsZIU
10 十 SHI
11 SHI YI
12 十二 SHI ER
20 pm ER SHI
30 pm SAN SHI
40 四十 SY SHI
50 五十 EARS
100 一百 AND BYE
200 二百 ER BAY
1,000 一千 AND TSIEN
10,000 一万 AND WANG
1,000,000 一百万 AND BAI WANG

The bare minimum of polite Chinese is right in front of your eyes. Master it in advance and at first you will definitely not be lost in the Celestial Empire.

“Hello” is perhaps the very first word with which people begin to learn foreign language. And if you decide to start learning Chinese, then it would be logical to start with this word.

Hello in Chinese looks and sounds like this (Russian translation nihao):

你好 nǐhǎo

There is also a polite form of address. Here's how to say hello in Chinese:

您好 nínhǎo

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But, to be honest, I almost never heard it used in communication. Therefore, I prefer to use the first option.

To greet several people or a company at once, you can use this expression:

Hello everyone

What do "good morning", "good afternoon" and "good night" sound like in Chinese?

Also, I think it would not hurt to find out how or greet a person depending on the time of day:

Good morning

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Good afternoon

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Good evening or Good night

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