别了
bié le
goodbye
朋友们，别了！我要离开了。
Friends, goodbye! I'm leaving.
informal
A casual way to say goodbye, often used when leaving or ending a conversation.
时间不早了，我得走了，别了！
It's getting late, I have to go, goodbye!
我们明天再聊，别了！
We'll talk again tomorrow, goodbye!
This phrase is commonly used in informal settings and is less formal than '再见' (zàijiàn).
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use '别了' in casual settings, while '再见' is more formal and appropriate in professional or formal contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '别' (bié) meaning 'to part' or 'to leave,' combined with the particle '了' (le) indicating completion or change of state.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used when leaving a place or ending a conversation. It is more casual than '再见' (zàijiàn) and is often used among friends or in informal settings.
Word Breakdown
别
to part, to leave
root了
particle indicating completion or change of state
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