一路平安

• Pinyin: yī lù píng ān
• Hanzi breakdown: 一 = one; 路 = 足 (foot) + 各 (each), meaning 'road'; 平 = flat/peaceful; 安 = 宀 (roof) + 女 (woman), meaning 'safe'

Meaning

Have a safe journey; bon voyage. A common farewell wishing someone a smooth and safe trip.

A set phrase used when seeing someone off on a journey. More formal and heartfelt than a casual goodbye. Often used for longer trips rather than short daily commutes. Can be used in both spoken and written contexts, such as text messages or cards.

Examples

1. 朋友要坐飞机回国，我对他说一路平安。 My friend is flying back to their home country, so I said 'have a safe journey.
2. 爸爸出差前，妈妈对他说一路平安。 Before dad left on a business trip, mom said 'have a safe journey.
3. 祝你一路平安，到了给我发消息。 Wishing you a safe journey — send me a message when you arrive.

Usage Guide

Context: farewell, travel

Tone: warm

Do Say

• 一路平安，注意安全！(Have a safe journey — take care!)
• 祝你们一路平安！(Wishing you all a safe trip!)

Don't Say

• 你去楼下超市吧，一路平安！(Don't use this for a short trip to the supermarket — it's for real journeys, not quick errands.)

Origin & History

Four-character idiom: 一路 (the whole journey) + 平安 (peace and safety), literally 'peace and safety the whole way.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal