再见
zàijiàn
The English phrase "tata" is translated into Chinese as 再见 (zàijiàn).
The phrase is used to say goodbye. In modern informal contexts, such as speaking with friends and family, the term 拜拜 is also a popular way to express this.
How do you pronounce it?
zàijiàn
Did you know?
- Chinese speakers often avoid a direct goodbye and instead use 慢走, which means 'walk slowly'. This shifts the focus from the act of leaving to a wish for the guest's safety.
- When using the informal 拜拜, the character 拜 (bài) actually means 'to worship' or 'to pay respects' in formal Chinese.
- If you say 再见 to a close friend in a very casual setting, it might actually sound slightly too formal or even cold.
Examples in context
- 宝宝，再见啦。Bǎobao, zàijiàn la.Bye-bye, baby.
Example conversation
A father is seeing off his daughter.
- 俊杰 Junjie晓雯，该出发了，再见！Xiǎowén, gāi chūfā le, zàijiàn!Xiaowen, it's time to go, bye-bye!
- 晓雯 Xiaowen爸爸，再见！Bàba, zàijiàn!Daddy, bye-bye!
- 俊杰 Junjie记得要听老师的话。Jìde yào tīng lǎoshī de huà.Remember to listen to the teacher.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我知道了，再见！Wǒ zhīdào le, zàijiàn!I know, bye-bye!
