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How to write 老师好 — "Hello, Teacher" in Chinese
老师好 (lǎo shī hǎo) is how you say "hello, teacher" in Chinese. The chorus that opens every Chinese class. Below is each character with its pinyin and meaning, plus a free tracing worksheet you can print in seconds.
老师好 character by character
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning in this phrase |
|---|---|---|
| 老 | lǎo | old; venerable |
| 师 | shī | teacher |
| 好 | hǎo | good; well |
| 老师好 | lǎo shī hǎo | hello, teacher |
Using 老师好
老师 is “teacher” and 好 is “good” — 老师好 is “hello, teacher”. In Chinese schools the whole class stands and choruses it at the start of the lesson, right after the monitor calls 起立 (stand up). In weekend Chinese school and immersion classrooms, the same ritual marks the switch into Chinese time.
In Traditional Chinese it is 老師好; only 师 changes, to 師. Passing a teacher in the hallway, a quick 老师好 with a nod is the polite norm — kids learn it is for any teacher, not just their own. The matching goodbye at dismissal is 老师再见.
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FAQ
When do students say 老师好?
At the start of class — often standing, in chorus, after the monitor calls 起立 — and whenever passing a teacher in the hallway during the day.
Is 老师 a name or a title?
A title used like a name. Students address their teacher as 老师 or with surname first: 王老师 (Teacher Wang). 王老师好 is the personalized version.
How is 老师好 written in Traditional Chinese?
老師好 — only 师 changes, to 師.