Korean phrase
잘 지내셨어요? chal chi nae syeo sseo yo
Meaning
How have you been?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask how someone has been. It is often used after not seeing someone for a while or at the start of a phone call, including with older or less familiar people.
Example dialogue
오랜만이에요, 잘 지내셨어요? o raen ma ni e yo chal chi nae syeo sseo yo
Long time no see. 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. Long time no see.