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.