朋友们好
péngyoumen hǎo
The phrase 'hi to friends' in Chinese is 朋友们好 (péngyoumen hǎo).
朋友们好 is a casual greeting used to say hello to a group of friends. While it specifically targets friends, it is often used in slightly more structured informal settings, such as when a person is addressing a group of friends in a speech or a video greeting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 朋友 (friends), 们 (a plural marker) and 好 (good or well).
Which one should you use?
While 朋友们好 specifically addresses 'friends', the phrase 大家好 is a more common and general way to say 'hello everyone' to any group.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
朋友们好 is considered informal, though it is often used in more structured social contexts like a brief address to a group.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix 们 is added to the noun 朋友 to indicate a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
péngyoumen hǎo
Did you know?
- In modern digital culture, Chinese speakers often use the English word 'Hi' written in Latin characters even when speaking Chinese to friends, as it is seen as more youthful and trendy than 朋友们好.
- If you were addressing a group of much older people or superiors, using 朋友们 might actually sound too casual or even slightly disrespectful.
- The word 朋友 (péngyou) is often used in Chinese literature and songs to denote a deep, soulful connection rather than just an acquaintance.
Examples in context
- 朋友们好，很高兴见到你们。Péngyǒumen hǎo, hěn gāoxìng jiàn dào nǐmen.Hi friends, it is very nice to see you.
- 朋友们好！大家最近怎么样？Péngyǒumen hǎo! Dàjiā zuìjìn zěnmeyàng?Hi friends! How has everyone been lately?
Example conversation
Haoran walks into a cafe where Xiaowen and their other friends are sitting.
- 浩然 Haoran朋友们好！你们在聊什么呢？Péngyǒumen hǎo! Nǐmen zài liáo shénme ne?Hi everyone! What are you all chatting about?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen浩然，你终于来了！Hàorán, nǐ zhōngyú lái le!Haoran, you're finally here!
- 浩然 Haoran对不起，我来晚了。Duìbùqǐ, wǒ lái wǎn le.Sorry, I'm late.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen没关系，快坐下吧。Méiguānxì, kuài zuò xià ba.No problem, have a seat quickly.
