How to say “Nice to meet you” in Chinese

Word by word

What each part of 认识你很高兴。 actually means.

• 认识rènshito know someone
• 你nǐyou
• 很hěnvery
• 高兴gāoxìnghappy

When you use it

Literally "knowing you is very happy". On business cards and at formal meetings you'll also see the short version 幸会 (xìnghuì).

Use 认识你很高兴。 in everyday situations. Greetings, thanks and the small words you use all day.

Common questions

How do you say "Nice to meet you" in Chinese?

"Nice to meet you" in Chinese is 认识你很高兴。 — written in pinyin as Rènshi nǐ hěn gāoxìng.. It is a everyday phrase you would use in China.

What does 认识你很高兴。 mean in Chinese?

认识你很高兴。 (Rènshi nǐ hěn gāoxìng.) means "Nice to meet you". Broken down word by word: 认识 (rènshi) means "to know someone"; 你 (nǐ) means "you"; 很 (hěn) means "very"; 高兴 (gāoxìng) means "happy".

When would you use "Nice to meet you" in Chinese?

Literally "knowing you is very happy". On business cards and at formal meetings you'll also see the short version 幸会 (xìnghuì). You would say 认识你很高兴。 (Rènshi nǐ hěn gāoxìng.) in everyday conversation.

More Everyday phrases

• 我是游客。I'm a tourist.
• 太棒了！That's great!
• 你好。Hello.
• 谢谢。Thank you.