The Chinese greeting that conveys the meaning “you good” or “are you well?” is “你好吗?” (Nǐ hǎo ma?).
Breakdown of the Greeting:
- 你 (Nǐ): Means “you.”
- 好 (Hǎo): Means “good” or “well.”
- 吗 (Ma): A particle used at the end of a sentence to turn it into a yes/no question.
“Nǐ hǎo ma?” is a common way to ask someone how they are doing, equivalent to “How are you?” in English. The phrase literally translates to “Are you good?” or “Are you well?” and is often used as a friendly greeting in casual conversations.
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