一路平安
yí lù píng'ān
一路平安 (yí lù píng'ān) is the Chinese phrase for "have a safe trip".
一路平安 is a phrase used to wish someone a safe and uneventful journey. It is commonly used when seeing someone off at an airport, a train station or as they depart from home for a journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "all the way safe and sound".
Which one should you use?
While 一路平安 focuses on the safety of the traveler, the common alternative 一路顺风 focuses on the smoothness of the journey, literally meaning "may the wind be at your back".
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the phrase into a complete sentence such as "I wish you a safe trip", you can add the verb 祝 (zhù, to wish) and the pronoun 你 (nǐ, you) at the beginning to form 祝你一路平安.
How do you pronounce it?
yí lù píng'ān
Did you know?
- While 一路顺风 is common, some pilots and sailors avoid it because 'wind at your back' can be dangerous if the aircraft or ship is returning to its origin.
- In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 平安 (peace/safety) is often associated with wearing specific amulets or jewelry, such as jade, to ensure a safe journey.
- The word 'peace' in 一路平安 (yí lù píng'ān) refers to a state of being 'level' or 'even', suggesting a journey without the 'bumps' of life or obstacles.
Examples in context
- 祝你一路平安。Have a safe trip.This sentence is useful for seeing how to say "Have a safe trip" using the form 一路平安.Tatoeba #435209 by GlossaMatik, translation #28483 by CK
Example conversation
浩然 is leaving for a long business trip at the airport.
- 梓涵 Zihan到了记得给我发信息。dào le jì de gěi wǒ fā xìn xī.Remember to text me when you arrive.
- 浩然 Haoran好的，我会的。hǎo de, wǒ huì de.Okay, I will.
- 梓涵 Zihan一路平安，浩然。yī lù píng ān, hào rán.Have a safe trip, Haoran.
- 浩然 Haoran谢谢你，梓涵。xiè xie nǐ, zǐ hán.Thank you, Zihan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
