Saying goodbye is the conclusion of any conversation, and it’s no different when speaking Chinese. In Taiwan, learning how to say goodbye in Chinese can come in handy in various situations, even if youโre not planning to properly learn the language. In this article, we will delve into 10 different ways to bid farewell in Chinese, exploring common phrases and their meanings. Additionally, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out our article on “10 ways to say hello in Chinese.โ
A summary of the expressions are available with Pinyin annotation at the end of the article.
ๅ่ฆ (ใให ใใงใขห – Zร i jiร n)
Perhaps the most well-known and commonly used way to say goodbye in Chinese is ๅ่ฆ. The term can be translated to “see you again” and is often used in both formal and informal settings.
ไธๆฌก่ฆ (ใใงให ให ใใงใขห – Xiร cรฌ jiร n)
ไธๆฌก่ฆ translates to “see you next time” and is used when you are planning to see the person you are saying goodbye to in the near future. It is a polite and friendly way of saying goodbye.
ๆๅคฉ่ฆ (ใใงใฅห ใใงใข ใใงใขห – Mรญngtiฤn jiร n)
If you plan on seeing the person the following day, you can say ๆๅคฉ่ฆ, which translates to “see you tomorrow.” It’s a great way to end a conversation and let the other person know you’ll be seeing them soon.
You probably wonder why the same character “่ฆ” often appears. “่ฆ” means “to see,” so all you have to do is add it after any time word. For example :
- ๅพๅคฉ่ฆ (ใใกห ใใงใข ใใงใขห) – See you the day after tomorrow
- ไธ้ฑ่ฆ (ใใงให ใใก ใใงใขห) – See you next week
- ้ฑไบ่ฆ (ใใก ใจห ใใงใขห) – See you on Friday
ๅ้ ญ่ฆ (ใใจให ใใกห ใใงใขห – Huรญtรณu jiร n)
ๅ้ ญ่ฆ is a way of saying “see you later” or “catch you later.” It’s a casual way of saying goodbye and is typically used among friends or family members.
ๆฐๆฐ (ใ ใ ใ ใ – Bฤi bฤi)
ๆฐๆฐ is another casual way of saying goodbye in Chinese. It is the transliteration of the word “bye-bye” in English. It is by far the most common way to say goodbye in Taiwan and you will hear absolutely everywhere! The word is sometimes written as “ๆๆ,” but this word also means “to pray at a temple,” which can create confusion.
ๆ็ฉบๅ่ (ใงใกห ใใจใฅ ใให ใใงใ ห – Yวu kรฒng zร i liรกo)
If you want to say goodbye but also let the other person know you want to continue the conversation at a later time, you can use the phrase ๆ็ฉบๅ่. It translates to “let’s chat when we both have time” and is a polite and friendly way to end a conversation.
็ ง้กง่ชๅทฑ (ใใ ห ใใจห ให ใใงห – Zhร ogรน zรฌjว)
็ ง้กง่ชๅทฑ translates to “take care of yourself” and is a way of showing concern for the other person’s well-being. It’s a polite and caring way to say goodbye and is commonly used in formal settings.
ๅๅซ (ใใ ห ใ ใงให – Gร obiรฉ)
If you are leaving a gathering or event, you can use the phrase ๅๅซ to say goodbye. It’s a formal and respectful way to bid farewell to a group of people.
ๅ่พญ (ใใ ห ให – Gร ocรญ)
ๅ่พญ is a more formal way of saying goodbye and is typically used in business or professional settings. It can be translated to “take leave” and is a way of respectfully excusing yourself from a conversation or meeting.
ไฟ้ (ใ ใ ห ใใจใฅห – Bวozhรฒng)
Last but not least, ไฟ้ is a way of saying “take care” in Chinese. It’s a polite and caring way of saying goodbye and is often used among friends and family members.
Summary
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There are various ways to say goodbye in Chinese, and each phrase carries a unique meaning and level of formality. Whether you are in a casual or formal setting, it’s essential to choose the appropriate phrase to bid farewell politely. By knowing these ten ways to say goodbye in Chinese, you can express yourself confidently and show respect for the culture and language. So, next time you’re saying goodbye to someone who speaks Chinese, remember these phrases and make a positive impression.
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