再会

zài huì
phraseIntermediate
formal

A polite way to say goodbye, often implying that you will meet again in the future.

朋友们,我们再会!

Friends, goodbye for now!

💡

More formal than '再见' (zàijiàn), often used in writing or formal contexts.

Collocations

再会吧goodbye then再会见see you again

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Related Phrases

一路顺风phrase
have a safe journey
保重phrase
take care

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Casual

Use '再会' in formal or written contexts, while '再见' is more common in daily speech.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Choose '再会' for a more formal or literary tone, especially when parting ways with the expectation of meeting again.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '再' (again) and '会' (meet), literally meaning 'meet again.'

📝Usage Notes

Used in formal or written contexts, often implying a future meeting. Less common in casual speech compared to '再见.'

Word Breakdown

again
root
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meet
root
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