问候（wènhòu）-- Greetings
So, you have learned from textbook or elsewhere that Chinese people say “Ni Hao” or “Ni Hao Ma?” to great each other. However, that is not what greetings are like in real China. In the following short dialogue, you will learn a few useful words and phrases for authentic greeting!
对话（Dialogue）
A：好久不见，小王！
Long time no see, Xiao Wang!
B:：好久不见！你 最近 怎么样？
Long time no see! How have you been recently?
A：还不错！你呢？
Not bad! How about you?
B：别提了。最近 一直 感冒。
Don't mention it. I have been having a cold recently.
生词（New words）
| New Words | Meaning | Sound |
|---|---|---|
|
好久不见 |
Long time no see. | |
|
最近 |
recently | |
|
不错 |
not bad | |
|
提 |
mention | |
|
一直 |
always | |
|
感冒 |
to catch a cold |