Korean phrase

잘 지내세요. chal chi nae se yo

Meaning

How are you?

When to use it

This is a polite way to ask how someone is doing. It is common at the start of a conversation or when meeting someone again after some time.

Example dialogue

안녕하세요, 잘 지내세요. an nyeong ha se yo chal chi nae se yo

Hello, how are you?

네, 요즘 일이 많아서 바빴어요. 그래도 잘 지내요. ne yo jeum i ri ma na seo pa ppa sseo yo keu rae do chal chi nae yo

Yes, I have been busy lately because I have had a lot of work. But I am doing well.

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