Learn how to say goodbye
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| 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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