How to say "see you tomorrow" in Chinese

明天见

míngtiān jiàn

See you tomorrow

Character breakdown

Grammar and structure

明天 (míngtiān) means "tomorrow," and 见 (jiàn) means "to see." Together they form a fixed expression: "see you tomorrow."

Variations and politeness

明天再见

míngtiān zài jiàn

See you again tomorrow — More friendly and conversational.

后天见

hòutiān jiàn

See you the day after tomorrow — Used when the meeting is scheduled for the day after tomorrow.

Mini dialogue

A

明天见!

míngtiān jiàn!

See you tomorrow!

B

好的,明天见!

hǎo de, míngtiān jiàn!

Okay, see you tomorrow!

When to use it

Appropriate

  • When you are parting from someone and expect to see them the next day, whether in person or in a message.
  • In both casual and semi-formal settings, such as with friends, colleagues, or acquaintances.

Avoid when

  • When you are not actually going to meet the next day; use 再见 (zàijiàn) for a general goodbye.
  • When you are saying goodbye for a longer period or to someone you may not see again soon.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "see you tomorrow" in Chinese?

You say 明天见 (míngtiān jiàn).

How do you pronounce 明天见?

It is pronounced míngtiān jiàn, with the tones: 2nd, 1st, 4th.

When do you use 明天见?

Use it when you are saying goodbye to someone you will see the next day. It is neutral in formality and works in most situations.

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