谢谢，再见
xièxie, zàijiàn
The English phrase "thank you and goodbye" is translated into Chinese as 谢谢，再见 (xièxie, zàijiàn).
谢谢，再见 is a polite way to express gratitude and say farewell at the end of an interaction. It is most commonly used in formal or semi-formal settings, such as when finishing a transaction with a shopkeeper or ending a polite conversation with a stranger.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: 谢谢 (xièxie), which means "thanks" and 再见 (zàijiàn), which literally means "again see".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a combination of two independent clauses joined by a comma, rather than a single grammatical unit.
How do you pronounce it?
xièxie, zàijiàn
Did you know?
- In some traditional Chinese social circles, saying 谢谢 (xièxie) to a close friend or family member can actually feel cold or distant, as it implies a formal debt rather than an intimate bond.
- Depending on the region, a person might replace 再见 (zàijiàn) with 拜拜 (bàibài), which is a phonetic loanword from the English 'bye-bye' and is common among younger generations.
- In some Chinese dialects and cultural contexts, instead of saying 'thank you', people might express gratitude by commenting on the effort the other person made, such as 'you have worked hard'.
Examples in context
- 老师，谢谢，再见。Lǎoshī, xièxie, zàijiàn.Teacher, thank you, goodbye.
- 谢谢，再见，祝你愉快！Xièxie, zàijiàn, zhù nǐ yúkuài!Thank you, goodbye, have a nice time!
Example conversation
Jiayi is leaving a small shop after her purchase.
- 浩然 Haoran祝你今天愉快。Zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài.Have a nice day today.
- 佳怡 Jiayi谢谢，再见。Xièxie, zàijiàn.Thank you, goodbye.
- 浩然 Haoran再见。Zàijiàn.Goodbye.
- 佳怡 Jiayi明天见！Míngtiān jiàn!See you tomorrow!
