Taiwanese Mandarin Survival Phrases Lesson 5: Goodbye |
In this lesson, you will learn how to say “Goodbye.” |
The most common expression for saying “Goodbye” is 再見(zài jiàn). |
Let’s break it down by tone: |
First we have 再(zài). This is in fourth tone. |
Last we have 見(jiàn). This is in fourth tone. |
Let’s break it down by meaning: |
再(zài) means “again.” |
見(jiàn) means “see.” |
Literally, it means “again see.” But in English, the phrase translates to “See you again,” or “I will see you again.” |
Altogether, we have 再見(zài jiàn). |
Listen again, one more time, slowly: |
[Slow] 再見(zài jiàn). |
[Normal] 再見(zài jiàn). |
You can use this phrase in most situations. You can also use this when saying goodbye on the phone. |
You can also say 明天見(Míngtiān jiàn), meaning “I will see you tomorrow.” |
Let’s break it down by tone: |
First we have 明(Míng). This is in second tone. |
Next we have 天(tiān). This is in first tone. |
Last we have 見(jiàn). This is in fourth tone. |
Now let’s break it down by meaning: |
明天(Míng tiān) means "tomorrow." |
見(jiàn) means "see." |
Literally, it means “Tomorrow see,” but it translates to “I will see you tomorrow.” |
Altogether, we have 明天見(Míngtiān jiàn). |
Listen again, one more time, slowly: |
[Slow] 明天見(Míngtiān jiàn). |
[Normal] 明天見(Míngtiān jiàn). |
You can use this phrase when you say goodbye to people you see everyday. |
Finally, the way to say “Goodnight” in Chinese is 晚安(wǎn ān). |
Let’s break it down by tone: |
First we have 晚(wǎn). This is in third tone. |
Last we have 安(ān). This is in first tone. |
Next, let’s break it down by meaning: |
晚(wǎn) means "late" or "night." |
安(ān) means "peaceful." |
Literally, it means “Have a peaceful night,” but in English, it translates to “Goodnight.” |
Altogether, we have 晚安(wǎn ān). |
Listen again, one more time, slowly: |
[Slow] 晚安(wǎn ān). |
[Normal] 晚安(wǎn ān). |
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