잘 지내?
How are you?
字面意思: Well spend-time?
Use `잘 지내?` to warmly check in on friends or people you are close with.
15秒了解
- Casual way to ask 'How are you?' to close friends.
- Combines 'well' (잘) and 'spending time' (지내).
- Only use with friends, siblings, or people younger than you.
意思
It's a friendly way to ask someone if they've been doing well lately. Think of it as 'How've you been?' or 'Everything good?' among friends.
关键例句
3 / 7Texting a close friend after a few days
지민아, 잘 지내?
Jimin, how are you?
Meeting a classmate at a cafe
오랜만이야! 잘 지내?
Long time no see! How've you been?
Asking a respected teacher (Formal Context)
선생님, 그동안 잘 지내셨어요?
Teacher, have you been well in the meantime?
文化背景
In Korea, asking about someone's well-being is deeply rooted in a history of communal care. While younger generations use it casually, the phrase stems from a genuine concern for one's health and peace. It's often exchanged alongside questions about whether you've eaten.
The Standard Answer
When someone asks you this, the most common reply is '응, 잘 지내' (Yeah, I'm doing well), even if your day was just okay!
Watch the Age Gap
If the person is even one year older than you and you aren't 'super' close, add '요' at the end to be safe.
15秒了解
- Casual way to ask 'How are you?' to close friends.
- Combines 'well' (잘) and 'spending time' (지내).
- Only use with friends, siblings, or people younger than you.
What It Means
잘 지내? is the heartbeat of Korean friendship. It literally means 'Are you spending time well?' It is not just a hello. It asks about your life lately. Think of it as a warm hug in words. It shows you care about the other person's happiness.
How To Use It
Just say the words with a rising tone. You do not need a complex grammar setup. The word 잘 means 'well' or 'good.' The word 지내 comes from the verb 지내다. It means to pass time or live. Put them together for an instant check-in. It is short, sweet, and very common.
When To Use It
Use this with people your own age. It is perfect for friends you haven't seen in a week. Use it when texting a classmate. It works great when you see a sibling. It feels natural at a casual cafe or park. It is the go-to phrase for catching up.
When NOT To Use It
Never say this to your boss. They might think you are being too bold. Do not use it with elderly people. It lacks the respect they expect. Avoid using it with total strangers. It is too intimate for a first meeting. Stick to 안녕하세요 in those cases. Using it wrongly can feel like wearing pajamas to a wedding.
Cultural Background
Korean culture places a huge value on community. Asking about someone's well-being is a sign of care. In the past, life was often very difficult. Checking if someone was 'well' was a literal concern. Today, it is a social glue that keeps friends connected. It shows you actually care about their daily life, not just their status.
Common Variations
You can make it polite by adding 요. 잘 지내요? is safer for acquaintances. If you haven't seen someone in years, use past tense. 잘 지냈어? means 'Have you been well?' For a very formal vibe, try 잘 지내셨어요?. This version is perfect for a respected teacher or mentor. Even a tiny change in the ending changes the whole mood.
使用说明
This is an informal (Banmal) expression. Use it only with friends, younger people, or very close family members. Adding '요' makes it polite (Jondaemal).
The Standard Answer
When someone asks you this, the most common reply is '응, 잘 지내' (Yeah, I'm doing well), even if your day was just okay!
Watch the Age Gap
If the person is even one year older than you and you aren't 'super' close, add '요' at the end to be safe.
The Rice Connection
Koreans also ask '밥 먹었어?' (Did you eat?) as a way to say 'How are you?'. Food and well-being are linked!
例句
7지민아, 잘 지내?
Jimin, how are you?
A standard, friendly way to start a text conversation.
오랜만이야! 잘 지내?
Long time no see! How've you been?
Often paired with 'long time no see' (오랜만이야).
선생님, 그동안 잘 지내셨어요?
Teacher, have you been well in the meantime?
Uses the honorific version '지내셨어요' for respect.
요즘 별일 없지? 잘 지내?
Nothing's wrong lately, right? You doing okay?
Shows deeper concern for the friend's emotional state.
우리 강아지, 유치원에서 잘 지내?
My puppy, are you doing well at doggy daycare?
Koreans often talk to pets using informal language.
학교생활은 어때? 잘 지내?
How is school life? Are you doing well?
Natural way to ask about a specific part of someone's life.
안녕하세요, 잘 지내시죠?
Hello, you're doing well, right?
The '시죠' ending adds a polite, confirming tone.
自我测试
You are texting your best friend. Choose the correct phrase.
야! 너 요즘 ___?
Since you are talking to a best friend, the informal '잘 지내' is the most natural fit.
Complete the sentence to ask 'How have you been?' in the past tense.
와, 진짜 오랜만이다! 그동안 ___?
'잘 지냈어?' is the past tense version, used when you haven't seen someone for a while.
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视觉学习工具
Formality Levels of 'How are you?'
For friends and siblings
잘 지내?
For acquaintances or coworkers
잘 지내요?
For elders or teachers
잘 지내셨어요?
Official business or speeches
잘 지내십니까?
Where to use '잘 지내?'
Texting a friend
Hey, how's it going?
Meeting at a park
Long time no see!
Phone call to sibling
How's life at home?
Casual lunch
How have you been lately?
常见问题
11 个问题Not exactly. 안녕하세요 is a general greeting like 'Hello,' while 잘 지내? specifically asks about how your life has been going lately.
You can say 그냥 그래 (Just so-so) or 정말 바빠 (I'm really busy). Koreans usually keep it positive unless they are very close to you.
No, that would be considered rude. You should use the formal version 잘 지내셨어요? or 별일 없으셨어요? instead.
It means 'well' or 'good.' You'll see it in many phrases like 잘 가 (Go well/Goodbye) or 잘 먹겠습니다 (I will eat well).
Yes, it is extremely common in KakaoTalk. Friends often start a chat with 지내? or 잘 지내? to break the ice.
It's common to add the name for a personal touch, like 민수야, 잘 지내?. Without the name, it's just a general check-in.
잘 지내? is present tense (How are you?), while 잘 지냈어? is past tense (How have you been?). Use the past tense if you haven't seen them in a long time.
Younger people might just say 잘 삼? (Are you living well?), but 잘 지내? is already very casual and widely used.
Sometimes! 잘 지내! (Stay well!) can be used as a parting wish when you won't see someone for a while.
No, it is too informal for a first meeting. Use 만나서 반가워요 (Nice to meet you) instead.
It sounds like 'jee-neh.' Make sure the 'neh' is short and has a slight rising intonation for the question.
相关表达
어떻게 지내?
요즘 어때?
밥 먹었어?
오랜만이야
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