您好
nín hǎo
Hello (polite)
How to say "Take care" to someone leaving in Chinese
慢走
màn zǒu
Take care! (to someone leaving)
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
慢走 (màn zǒu) literally means "walk slowly" and is a fixed farewell expression. It's not a literal instruction but a polite wish for a safe journey.
Variations and politeness
一路顺风
yī lù shùn fēng
Have a smooth journey — More polite and formal.
走好
zǒu hǎo
Walk well — A shorter, colloquial variant.
慢点走
màn diǎn zǒu
Walk a bit slower — Adds extra care for the listener.
Mini dialogue
A
再见，祝你一路顺风！
zài jiàn, zhù nǐ yī lù shùn fēng!
Goodbye, I wish you a smooth journey!
B
谢谢！慢走！
xiè xie! màn zǒu!
Thank you! Take care!
When to use it
Appropriate
- When someone is leaving your home or a gathering, to wish them a safe trip.
- In both casual and formal settings as a friendly farewell.
Avoid when
- When you are the one leaving; instead say 'zàijiàn' (goodbye).
- When the person is not going on a journey, but just stepping out briefly; it may sound overly cautious.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'take care' in Chinese?
You can say 'màn zǒu' (慢走) when someone is leaving. It literally means 'walk slowly' but is used as a polite farewell.
How do you pronounce '慢走'?
It is pronounced 'màn zǒu' with a falling tone on 'màn' and a falling-rising tone on 'zǒu'.
When do you use '慢走'?
Use 'màn zǒu' when someone is leaving your home or a gathering. It is a friendly wish for their safe journey.
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