Chinese phrase
你怎么样? nǐ zěn me yàng
Meaning
How are you?
When to use it
Asks how someone is doing. It is a common, friendly question used in greetings or when checking on someone's situation.
Example dialogue
好久不见,你怎么样? háo jiǔ bú jiàn nǐ zěn me yàng
Long time no see. How are you?
我挺好的,你呢? wǒ tǐng hǎo de nǐ ne
I'm pretty good. How about you?