一路平安
Yīlù píng'ān
In Chinese, "have a safe journey" is expressed as 一路平安 (Yīlù píng'ān).
一路平安 is a common way to wish someone safety and well-being while they are traveling. It is typically used when seeing someone off at locations such as an airport, a train station or their home.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "one road peace" or "peace throughout the whole journey."
Which one should you use?
While 一路平安 focuses specifically on the person's safety, the phrase 一路顺风 (yīlù shùnfēng) focuses on the journey being smooth and without obstacles, similar to saying "may the wind be with you."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwan, people often use the form 一路順風 to express the sentiment of a safe journey. In some parts of southern China, the phrase 一路顺畅 is used to mean "may your journey go smoothly".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can use 一路平安 as a standalone sentence, or you can precede it with a subject, such as 祝你一路平安 (zhù nǐ yīlù píng'ān), which means "wish you a safe journey".
How do you pronounce it?
Yīlù píng'ān
Did you know?
- While 一路平安 is a safe choice, using 一路顺风 can be risky if someone is traveling by plane, as some superstitious travelers believe 'the wind' might imply turbulent weather.
- The word 平安 (píng'ān) is so central to the concept of safety that it is often used as a given name for children, symbolizing a lifelong wish for a peaceful and secure existence.
- In Chinese culture, the specific word for 'peace' used in 一路平安 is linked to the idea of being 'level' or 'flat', suggesting a path without dangerous ups and downs.
Examples in context
- 祝您一路平安I wish you a safe journey
- 路上小心啊Be careful on the road
- 祝你一路平安。Zhù nǐ yī lù píng ān.I wish you a safe journey.
- 你要出门了，一路平安。Nǐ yào chū mén le, yī lù píng ān.You are leaving now, have a safe journey.
- 回家的路上，一路平安。Huí jiā de lù shàng, yī lù píng ān.Have a safe journey on your way home.
Example conversation
Junjie is seeing Yuting off at the airport.
- 俊杰 Junjie雨婷，你的飞机快起飞了。Yǔtíng, nǐ de fēijī kuài qǐfēi le.Yuting, your plane is about to take off.
- 雨婷 Yuting是的，我得赶紧进去了。Shì de, wǒ děi gǎnjǐn jìnqù le.Yes, I have to head inside now.
- 俊杰 Junjie好的，一路平安！Hǎo de, yīlù píng'ān!Okay, have a safe journey!
- 雨婷 Yuting谢谢俊杰，下次见！Xièxie Jùnjié, xiàcì jiàn!Thanks Junjie, see you next time!
