再见

zàijiàn
interjectionBeginner💡 goodbye
formalinformal

A polite way to say goodbye, often used when leaving or ending a conversation.

今天很高兴认识你,再见!

It was nice meeting you today, goodbye!

💡

Can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Collocations

再见了goodbye for now再会see you again

Related Phrases

拜拜phrase
bye-bye (informal)
一路顺风phrase
have a safe trip

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

'再见' is neutral and appropriate in most situations. '拜拜' is more casual and often used among friends.

Gold Rule

Usage Context

While '再见' is versatile, '再会' implies a stronger expectation of meeting again.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '再' (again) and '见' (see), literally meaning 'see again' or 'until we meet again'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese as a standard way to say goodbye.

Word Breakdown

again
root
+
see
root
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