下次见
xiàcì jiàn
The English phrase "until next time" is translated into Chinese as 下次见 (xiàcì jiàn).
下次见 is used to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 下次 (next time) and 见 (to see/to meet).
Which one should you use?
While 再见 is a general way to say "goodbye", 下次见 specifically implies a recurring meeting or a planned future encounter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The subject "I" or "we" is omitted, which is standard for this type of parting phrase in Chinese.
How do you pronounce it?
xiàcì jiàn
Did you know?
- The character 见 (to see) is a pictograph that originally depicted a large eye beneath a person, visually representing the act of observing.
- Chinese speakers often accompany phrases like 下次见 with a slight nod or a wave, but rarely with a hug or a kiss, which are seen as overly intimate in public.
- The character 次 (cì) in 下次 refers to 'time' or 'occurrence', but it is also used as a measure word for certain types of repeated actions.
Examples in context
- 下次见。Xiàcì jiàn.See you next time.
- 我们下次见。Wǒmen xiàcì jiàn.We will see each other next time.
- 好，下次见。Hǎo, xiàcì jiàn.Okay, see you next time.
Example conversation
Two friends are leaving a coffee shop after studying together.
- 伟 Wei今天很开心，下次见。Jīntiān hěn kāixīn, xiàcì jiàn.I had a great time today, see you next time.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我也很开心，下次见，伟。Wǒ yě hěn kāixīn, xiàcì jiàn, Wěi.I had a great time too, see you next time, Wei.
- 伟 Wei路上小心。Lùshàng xiǎoxīn.Be careful on the road.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen谢谢，拜拜。Xièxiè, báibái.Thanks, bye bye.
