How to say "How're you doing?" in Chinese

 There are several ways to say "How're you doing?" in Chinese, depending on the context and your relationship with the person. Here are some common options:

Most Common and General:

• 你好吗？ (Nǐ hǎo ma?) - This is the most basic and widely understood way to ask "How are you?". It's suitable for most situations.
  • 你 (Nǐ): You (singular)
  • 好 (Hǎo): Good, well
  • 吗 (ma): A question particle

More Casual (among friends and acquaintances):

• 最近怎么样？ (Zuìjìn zěnme yàng?) - This translates to "How's it going lately?" or "What's up recently?". It's a common way to check in with someone you know.

  • 最近 (Zuìjìn): Recently, lately
  • 怎么样 (zěnme yàng): How is it?, How's it going?

• 你怎么样？ (Nǐ zěnme yàng?) - Similar to "你好吗？" but can sometimes imply a bit more concern or interest in their current state.

  • 你 (Nǐ): You (singular)
  • 怎么样 (zěnme yàng): How is it?, How's it going?

• 怎么样？ (Zěnme yàng?) - This is a very short and casual way to ask "How's it going?". It's usually used with people you know well.

  • 怎么样 (zěnme yàng): How is it?, How's it going?

More Formal (less common in daily conversation for "How're you doing?"):

• 您好吗？ (Nín hǎo ma?) - This is the formal version of "你好吗？" using the polite form of "you" (您 - Nín). You would typically use this with elders, superiors, or in very formal situations.

To summarize, the most common and generally useful way to say "How're you doing?" in Chinese is:

• 你好吗？ (Nǐ hǎo ma?)

For more casual interactions, you can use:

• 最近怎么样？ (Zuìjìn zěnme yàng?)

Choose the option that best fits the context and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.