下周见
xiàzhōujiàn
The Chinese phrase for "see you next week" is 下周见 (xiàzhōujiàn).
下周见 is used to say goodbye to someone you expect to meet again the following week. You can also say 下周再见 to mean "see you again next week".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 下周 (next week) and 见 (to see or to meet).
Which one should you use?
下周见 is a standard way to say "see you next week", but it is slightly more concise than the alternative 下个星期见.
How does it change in a sentence?
An alternative way to express this is 下个星期见 (xiàge xīngqī jiàn), which uses the term 星期 (week) instead of 周 (week).
How do you pronounce it?
xiàzhōujiàn
When do people say it?
When saying goodbye to someone, consider a slight nod or a small bow as a sign of respect, especially in formal settings.
Did you know?
- The term 星期 used for 'week' literally means 'star period' because the system was originally based on seven celestial bodies.
- In Chinese, the concept of time often moves vertically, meaning the word 下 in 下周 literally translates to 'down' or 'below'.
- The word 礼拜 for 'week' originally referred to 'worship' and was introduced to the language by early Christian missionaries.
Examples in context
- 下周见See you next week
- 老师，下周见！Lǎoshī, xiàzhōu jiàn!Teacher, see you next week!
- 我们下周见吧。Wǒmen xiàzhōu jiàn ba.Let's see each other next week.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are leaving the office on a Friday afternoon.
- 伟 Wei梓涵，周末愉快！Zǐhán, zhōumò yúkuài!Zihan, have a great weekend!
- 梓涵 Zihan谢谢伟，你也一样。Xièxiè Wěi, nǐ yě yīyàng.Thanks Wei, you too.
- 伟 Wei那我们下周见。Nà wǒmen xiàzhōu jiàn.Then, see you next week.
- 梓涵 Zihan下周见。Xiàzhōu jiàn.See you next week.
