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How to say "Good evening" in Chinese

晚上好

wǎn shang hǎo

Literal: "evening good"

Pronunciation tip: "wun shung haow"

✎Example Sentences

晚上好，今天工作怎么样？

Wǎnshang hǎo, jīntiān gōngzuò zěnme yàng?

Good evening, how was work today?

💡Cultural Note

Used after 6 PM until bedtime. Not to be confused with 晚安 (good night for farewell).

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