大家好
dàjiā hǎo
Hello everyone
大家好 (dàjiā hǎo) is the standard and most common way to greet a group of people in Mandarin Chinese. It's versatile and can be used in various settings, from classrooms to meetings or public speeches.
What does 大家好 (dàjiā hǎo) mean?
大家好 (dàjiā hǎo) means “hello everyone” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “big family good / everyone good.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's suitable for both formal and informal group greetings. For a slightly more formal address to an audience, you might hear 各位好 (gèwèi hǎo). If you're addressing a specific, smaller group of people you know, 你们好 (nǐmen hǎo) is also common.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “DAH-jyah HOW.” The first syllable 大 (dà) is a falling tone, 家 (jiā) is a level tone, and 好 (hǎo) is a third tone, often pronounced as a half-third tone or even a rising tone when spoken quickly.
Other ways to say it
- 各位好gèwèi hǎohello everyone (more formal, often to an audience)
- 你们好nǐmen hǎohello everyone (to a specific group of people)
- 大家早上好dàjiā zǎoshang hǎogood morning everyone
Examples
大家好，欢迎大家！
dàjiā hǎo, huānyíng dàjiā!
Hello everyone, welcome!
大家好，我是李老师。
dàjiā hǎo, wǒ shì Lǐ lǎoshī.
Hello everyone, I am Teacher Li.
早上好，大家好！
zǎoshang hǎo, dàjiā hǎo!
Good morning, everyone!
Pro tip: 大家好 is perfect for starting a presentation or speech. It immediately addresses everyone present and sets a friendly, inclusive tone.
Related phrases
中国，你好！ · China hello你没事吧 · Are you ok五 · Five
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