The Ni Hao 2 Textbook features a carefully-selected range of examples, situational settings, vocabulary, and cultural information to make it easier to practice Chinese in everyday activities. Short reading passages throughout the book build upon language aspects that learners have studied previously, offering a built-in, practical review. What happened: Contestant Sarah Tiong, who was recently eliminated from the cooking competition show, said a presenter from Triple M Sunraysia greeted her with “ni hao ma” (Mandarin for “How Similarly, you ask the plural "you" with "Ni Men Hai Hao Ma?" (你们还好吗?) or "Ni Men Dou Hai Hao Ma?" (你们都还好吗?). [2012-06 Update] A Taiwanese pointed out to me that "Ni Hao Ma?" is said among Taiwanese. I don't recall hearing them say that in a greeting; I can't imagine two native Chinese/Taiwanese walking toward each other 'Ni hao' or 你好 is Chinese for 'hi' or 'hello'.Ni hao is a Chinese greeting like hello. It literally means 'you good'. If you add ma at the end that turns Ni hao into a question: Ni .

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