Korean phrase
잘 지냈어요? chal chi nae sseo yo
Meaning
How have you been?
When to use it
This is a polite greeting that asks how someone has been. It is often used when meeting someone after a long time, including an older person.
Example dialogue
오랜만이에요. 잘 지냈어요? o raen ma ni e yo chal chi nae sseo yo
It's been a long time. How have you been?
네, 잘 지냈어요. 오랜만이에요. ne chal chi nae sseo yo o raen ma ni e yo
Yes, I've been well. It's been a long time.