谷歌，你好
gǔ gē ， nǐ hǎo
Google hello
This phrase literally means "Google, hello." While not a common standalone greeting in everyday conversation, it can be used to directly address the company Google or, more practically, as a less common way to interact with a Google Assistant device.
When to use it
Neutral. For activating a Google Assistant, the English phrases "Hey Google" and "Ok Google" are widely recognized and often preferred, even by Chinese speakers. Their direct Chinese equivalents are also used.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "GOO-guh, nee-HOW." The first two syllables are pronounced with first tones. "你好" has the tone sandhi, so it's pronounced "ní hǎo."
Other ways to say it
- 嘿 Googlehēi GoogleHey Google (common for assistant activation)
- 好的 谷歌hǎo de gǔ gēOk Google (common for assistant activation)
- 你好 谷歌nǐ hǎo gǔ gēHello Google (direct address, less common for assistant activation)
Examples
谷歌，你好，请问现在几点？
gǔ gē ， nǐ hǎo ， qǐng wèn xiàn zài jǐ diǎn ？
Google, hello, what time is it now?
嘿 Google，帮我查一下天气。
hēi Google， bāng wǒ chá yí xià tiān qì 。
Hey Google, help me check the weather.
好的 谷歌，播放我最喜欢的歌。
hǎo de gǔ gē ， bō fàng wǒ zuì xǐ huan de gē 。
Ok Google, play my favorite song.
Pro tip: For interacting with the Google Assistant, native speakers often use the English activation phrases "Hey Google" or "Ok Google" directly, as they are universally recognized by the devices.
Related phrases
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