Traditional Chinese - Goodbyes

再見

Zàijiàn.

Goodbye.

Meaning: 再見 (Zàijiàn) means “Goodbye.” It is the standard polite farewell in Taiwan Mandarin.

When to use: Use 再見 (Zàijiàn) with teachers, staff, new acquaintances, or anytime you want a clean polite ending. Examples: 再見。(Zàijiàn.) / David，再見。(David, zàijiàn.)

掰掰

Bāibāi.

Bye.

Meaning: 掰掰 (Bāibāi) means “Bye.” It is extremely common and casual in Taiwan.

When to use: Use 掰掰 (Bāibāi) with friends, classmates, coworkers you know well, or in relaxed messages. Examples: 掰掰。(Bāibāi.) / Anna，掰掰。(Anna, bāibāi.)

Tip: 掰掰 (Bāibāi) is friendly and casual; for a very polite situation, 再見 (Zàijiàn) is safer.

晚點見

Wǎndiǎn jiàn.

See you later.

Meaning: 晚點見 (Wǎndiǎn jiàn) means “See you later.”

When to use: Use 晚點見 (Wǎndiǎn jiàn) when you expect to see the person again later, usually the same day. Examples: 晚點見。(Wǎndiǎn jiàn.) / Anna，晚點見。(Anna, wǎndiǎn jiàn.)

Tip: Use 晚點見 (Wǎndiǎn jiàn) only if seeing the person later makes sense.

明天見

Míngtiān jiàn.

See you tomorrow.

Meaning: 明天見 (Míngtiān jiàn) means “See you tomorrow.”

When to use: Use 明天見 (Míngtiān jiàn) when you expect to meet or talk again the next day. Examples: 明天見。(Míngtiān jiàn.) / David，明天見。(David, míngtiān jiàn.)

保重

Bǎozhòng.

Take care.

Meaning: 保重 (Bǎozhòng) means “Take care.” It sounds polite, caring, and a little warm.

When to use: Use 保重 (Bǎozhòng) when you want your goodbye to feel thoughtful, especially if someone is leaving, traveling, or not feeling well. Examples: 保重。(Bǎozhòng.) / Anna，保重。(Anna, bǎozhòng.)

祝你今天愉快

Zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài.

Have a good day.

Meaning: 祝你今天愉快 (Zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài) means “Have a good day.”

When to use: Use 祝你今天愉快 (Zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài) in polite or courteous situations, like with staff, customers, or someone you’ve just met. Examples: 祝你今天愉快。(Zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài.) / David，祝你今天愉快。(David, zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài.)

Tip: 祝你今天愉快 (Zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài) can sound a bit formal with close friends; 掰掰 (Bāibāi) is more casual.

你也是

Nǐ yě shì.

You too.

Meaning: 你也是 (Nǐ yě shì) means “You too.”

When to use: Use 你也是 (Nǐ yě shì) to return a good wish, like after 祝你今天愉快 (Zhù nǐ jīntiān yúkuài). Examples: 你也是。(Nǐ yě shì.) / 你也是，掰掰。(Nǐ yě shì, bāibāi.)

我得走了

Wǒ děi zǒu le.

I have to go.

Meaning: 我得走了 (Wǒ děi zǒu le) means “I have to go.”

When to use: Use 我得走了 (Wǒ děi zǒu le) to politely signal that you need to end the conversation. Examples: 我得走了。(Wǒ děi zǒu le.) / Anna，我得走了。(Anna, wǒ děi zǒu le.)

我現在得走了

Wǒ xiànzài děi zǒu le.

I need to go now.

Meaning: 我現在得走了 (Wǒ xiànzài děi zǒu le) means “I need to go now.”

When to use: Use 我現在得走了 (Wǒ xiànzài děi zǒu le) when you are leaving right away. Examples: 我現在得走了。(Wǒ xiànzài děi zǒu le.) / David，我現在得走了。(David, wǒ xiànzài děi zǒu le.)

很高興跟你聊天。

Hěn gāoxìng gēn nǐ liáotiān.

It was nice talking to you.

Meaning: 很高興跟你聊天 (Hěn gāoxìng gēn nǐ liáotiān) means “It was nice talking to you.”

When to use: Use 很高興跟你聊天 (Hěn gāoxìng gēn nǐ liáotiān) when you want to close a conversation warmly and politely. Examples: 很高興跟你聊天。(Hěn gāoxìng gēn nǐ liáotiān.) / Anna，很高興跟你聊天。(Anna, hěn gāoxìng gēn nǐ liáotiān.)

晚安

Wǎn'ān.

Good night.

Meaning: 晚安 (Wǎn'ān) means “Good night.”

When to use: Use 晚安 (Wǎn'ān) at night when parting, ending a message, or before sleep. Examples: 晚安。(Wǎn'ān.) / David，晚安。(David, wǎn'ān.)

晚點再聊

Wǎndiǎn zài liáo.

Talk to you later.

Meaning: 晚點再聊 (Wǎndiǎn zài liáo) means “Talk to you later.”

When to use: Use 晚點再聊 (Wǎndiǎn zài liáo) with friends or in messages when you’ll continue chatting later. Examples: 晚點再聊。(Wǎndiǎn zài liáo.) / Anna，晚點再聊。(Anna, wǎndiǎn zài liáo.)

先這樣，掰掰

Xiān zhèyàng, bāibāi.

Bye for now.

Meaning: 先這樣，掰掰 (Xiān zhèyàng, bāibāi) means “Bye for now.”

When to use: Use 先這樣，掰掰 (Xiān zhèyàng, bāibāi) to wrap up a casual call or chat in a friendly way. Examples: 先這樣，掰掰。(Xiān zhèyàng, bāibāi.) / David，先這樣，掰掰。(David, xiān zhèyàng, bāibāi.)