Korean phrase
최근 어떻게 지내요? choe geun eo tteo ke chi nae yo
Meaning
How have you been lately?
When to use it
This politely asks how someone has been recently. It is often used as a friendly greeting when catching up.
Example dialogue
오랜만이에요. 최근 어떻게 지내요? o raen ma ni e yo choe geun eo tteo ke chi nae yo
It's been a long time. How have you been lately?
잘 지냈어요. 요즘 일이 바빠서 연락이 뜸했어요. chal chi nae sseo yo yo jeum i ri pa ppa seo yeol la gi tteum hae sseo yo
I've been doing well. Work has been busy lately, so I haven't been in touch much.