告别

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verb★Intermediate💡 to say goodbye

formalinformal

To say goodbye to someone, especially before a departure or separation.

他向朋友们告别后离开了房间。

He said goodbye to his friends and left the room.

在机场，我们告别了亲人。

At the airport, we said goodbye to our family.

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This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often implying a sense of finality or emotional weight.

Collocations

告别仪式farewell ceremony告别演讲farewell speech告别赛farewell match

A parting is a good thing; may both parties be happy.

Use '告别' for more formal or emotional goodbyes, while '再见' is more casual and everyday.

'告别' often implies a sense of finality or emotional weight, unlike '再见,' which is more neutral.

The word '告别' is composed of '告' (to inform) and '别' (to part), literally meaning 'to inform of parting.'

While '告别' is often used for formal or emotional goodbyes, '再见' is more casual and commonly used in everyday contexts.

告

to inform

root

别

to part

root

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