Greeting Neighbors: Polite Introductions in Chinese

Friday, March 28, 2025

Introducing yourself to neighbors and making a good first impression is important for building a friendly community. Here are some essential Mandarin phrases to help you greet your neighbors and start conversations politely and warmly.

Initial Introduction 

  1. Hello, my name is [Your Name].

    你好，我叫[你的名字]。
    
Nǐ hǎo, wǒ jiào [nǐ de míngzì].
  2. I just moved in next door.

    我刚搬到隔壁。
    
Wǒ gāng bān dào gébì.
  3. Nice to meet you.

    很高兴认识你。

    Hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.

Asking About Your Neighbor 

  1. How long have you lived here?

    你在这里住了多久了？

    Nǐ zài zhèlǐ zhùle duōjiǔle?
  2. What’s your name?

    你叫什么名字？

    Nǐ jiào shénme míngzì?
  3. Do you live here with your family?
    
你和家人一起住在这里吗？

    Nǐ hé jiārén yīqǐ zhù zài zhèlǐ ma?

Offering Help

  1. If you need any help, feel free to ask.

    如果你需要任何帮助，请随时告诉我。

    Rúguǒ nǐ xūyào rènhé bāngzhù, qǐng suíshí gàosu wǒ.
  2. Can I help you with anything?

    我能帮你做什么吗？

    Wǒ néng bāng nǐ zuò shénme ma?
  3. Let me know if you need anything.

    如果你需要什么，请告诉我。

    Rúguǒ nǐ xūyào shénme, qǐng gàosu wǒ.

Inviting Neighbors

  1. Would you like to come over for tea sometime?

    你什么时候来我家喝茶吗？

    Nǐ shénme shíhou lái wǒ jiā hē chá ma?
  2. We’re having a small gathering this weekend. Would you like to join us?

    这个周末我们有个小聚会，你愿意来参加吗？

    Zhège zhōumò wǒmen yǒu gè xiǎo jùhuì, nǐ yuànyì lái cānjiā ma?
  3. I’d love to invite you over for dinner.

    我很想请你来吃晚饭。

    Wǒ hěn xiǎng qǐng nǐ lái chī wǎnfàn.

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