再见

• 拼音: zài jiàn
• 汉字拆解: 再 = again; 见 = 目 (eye) + 儿 (legs) — to see, to meet

含义

Goodbye. The standard way to say farewell in Mandarin Chinese.

The most common and universally understood way to say goodbye. Literally means 'see again.' Appropriate in virtually all social situations, from casual to formal. In very casual speech, younger people may use 拜拜 (bye-bye) instead.

例句

1. 老师，再见！
2. 再见，明天见！
3. 他跟我说了再见就走了。

用法指南

语境: greetings, everyday

语气: friendly

正确说法

• 再见，路上小心！(Goodbye, be careful on the way!)
• 同学们，再见！(Classmates, goodbye!)

错误说法

• 在非常正式的商务场合只说'再见'。(In very formal business settings, add a polite phrase: 再见，祝您工作顺利 is better than a bare 再见)

起源与历史

Composed of 再 (again) + 见 (to see/meet). Literally 'see you again,' expressing hope for a future meeting. A calque parallel to French 'au revoir.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal