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很高兴认识你

Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ

Nice to meet you

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A polite phrase said when meeting someone for the first time.

Example

很高兴认识你!我也是。

Nice to meet you! Me too.

Etymology

'很高兴认识你' (Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ) translates to 'nice to meet you,' where '很' (hěn) means 'very,' '高兴' (gāoxìng) means 'happy,' and '认识你' (rènshi nǐ) means 'to know you.'

How & Where It’s Used

'很高兴认识你' is used primarily in formal and informal introductions, suitable for both spoken and written contexts.

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