How to say "bye" in Chinese

拜拜

bàibài

Bye

Grammar and structure

拜拜 is a direct transliteration of the English 'bye-bye'. It is a fixed expression with no internal grammar.

When to use it

Use 拜拜 in casual situations with friends, family, or younger people. It's less formal than 再见 (zàijiàn). Avoid using it in very formal or business settings.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Bye” in Chinese?

“Bye” in Chinese is 拜拜 (bàibài).

How do you pronounce 拜拜?

拜拜 is pronounced bàibài.

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