Chinese gongshou is famous: cupping one hand in the other in front of the chest, which is often accompanied with nodding or a light bow. Traditionally, there would not be any contact in the form of a handshake or kisses, although this is changing with the increasing Western influence.
Words to remember
zaoshang hao / Good morning. / 早上好
wanshang hao / Good evening. / 晚上好
wo-de mingzi shi... / My name is ... / 我的名字是……
zaijian / Goodbye. / 再见
wan an / Good night. / 晚安
mingtian jian / See you tomorrow. / 明天见
In conversation: formal
-- nihao, wo de mingzi shi Han Hong
Hello. My name is Han Hong.
你好，我的名字是韩红。
-- nihao, wo de mingzi shi Luobote Bake'er
Hello. My name is Robert Barker.
你好，我的名字是罗伯特·巴克尔。
Conversational tip
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