thượng lộ bình an
thượng lộ bình an is the Vietnamese way to say safe travels.
This phrase is used when someone is embarking on a long journey or a significant trip, rather than a short daily commute.
Meaning: bon voyage (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means 'peaceful journey on the upper road', composed of thượng (upper/above), lộ (road/path) and bình an (peace/safety).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
thượng lộ bình an is a formal and somewhat literary expression. It is often used in written cards or during formal departures. For other formal ways to wish someone a safe trip, you might use Chúc bạn có chuyến đi an toàn. to wish an individual a safe trip, or Chúc mọi người có chuyến đi an lành. to address a group of people.
Did you know?
- Because this phrase is so literary, using thượng lộ bình an for a friend's quick trip to the store would sound unintentionally dramatic or humorous.
- While thượng usually means 'upper' or 'above', in the context of thượng lộ bình an it historically functions as a verb meaning 'to set out on a road'.
- The word an meaning 'tranquil' is a Sino-Vietnamese reading that can also be read as yên depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Chúc bạn có chuyến đi an toàn.Wishing you a safe trip!
- Chúc bạn đi chơi vui vẻ.Wishing you a fun trip
- Chúc mọi người có chuyến đi an lành.Wishing everyone a safe journey.
- Chúc bác thượng lộ bình an.I wish you a safe journey, uncle.
- Chúc bạn thượng lộ bình an nhé.Have a safe trip, my friend.
- Cầu mong mọi người thượng lộ bình an.I hope everyone has a safe journey.
Example conversation
Chi is leaving for a long trip to her hometown.
- HùngChi ơi, thượng lộ bình an nhé!Chi, have a safe trip!
- ChiCảm ơn Hùng nhiều nhé.Thank you very much, Hung.
- HùngKhi nào về nhớ báo mình.Remember to let me know when you are back.
- ChiChắc chắn rồi, chào bạn nhé.Of course, goodbye!
