Chinese · Greetings & Phrases

晚上好

Wǎnshang hǎo

Good evening

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

A greeting used in the evening.

Example

晚上好!欢迎光临。

Good evening! Welcome.

Etymology

'晚上好' (Wǎnshang hǎo) means 'good evening,' where '晚上' (wǎnshang) signifies 'evening.' This phrase has similarly evolved to greet people in the later hours of the day.

How & Where It’s Used

'晚上好' is typically spoken in the evening and can be used in formal or informal settings. It remains consistent across various Mandarin-speaking regions.

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