再见

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Goodbye" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 再见
Pinyin: zài jiàn
Pronunciation: zai4 jian4
English Translation: Goodbye

Usage:

"再见 (zài jiàn)" is the most common way to say "goodbye" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 再见，老师。
Pinyin: Zài jiàn, lǎoshī.
English: Goodbye, teacher.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "再见 (zài jiàn)" that you may hear:

• 拜拜 (bài bài): A more informal way to say goodbye, similar to "bye bye" in English.
• 后会有期 (hòu huì yǒu qī): A more formal way to say goodbye, literally meaning "until we meet again."

Tips for Learning:

• Practice saying "再见 (zài jiàn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
• Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "goodbye" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
• Use "再见 (zài jiàn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

• "再见 (zài jiàn)" is typically used when parting ways with someone.
• To say "goodbye" on the phone, you can say "再见，我挂了 (zài jiàn, wǒ guà le)", which means "goodbye, I'm hanging up."
• In some regions of China, people may also use "拜拜 (bài bài)" to say goodbye on the phone.