Hello Song in Mandarin Chinese
Ms. Christina shares a version of her original “Hello Song” in Mandarin Chinese.
Ms. Christina studied Mandarin for nine years, many of those in China. Learning Mandarin broadened her horizons and changed her view of the world, so she encourages everyone to give it a try! Ms. Christina dedicates this song to all of her teachers, students, colleagues, classmates, roommates, friends, and everyone else who helped her on her China journey. May this song encourage you to start learning Mandarin and begin your own China journey. Here goes!
[Chords] and Lyrics (English translation):
[C] 你好 Nǐ hǎo (hello to you—literally: “You, good!”)
[G] 朋友好 Péng yǒu hǎo (hello, friend)
[C] 老师好 Lǎo shī hǎo (hello, teacher)
[G] 学生好 Xué shēng hǎo (hello, student)
[C] 你好 Nǐ hǎo (hello to you)
[G] 朋友好 Péng yǒu hǎo (hello, friend)
[C] 老师 Lǎo shī (teacher) [G] 学生 Xué shēng (student) [C] 好 hǎo (hello, literally: “good”) x2
Skills and benefits:
Vocabulary, phonological awareness, learn greetings, Mandarin Chinese, cultural awareness.
Origins:
Lyrics and tune by Ms. Christina.