再见 (zài jiàn) — how to say "goodbye" in Chinese

再见

Goodbye

Character composition

again; once more

to see; to meet

Radicals / Keys

See

#147 · jiàn · 4 strokes

Wide

#13 · jiōng · 2 strokes

Examples

今天我很高兴,我们再见

Today I am very happy, goodbye!

我们再见

Goodbye.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 再见 (zài jiàn) — goodbye

[zài jiàn-] Zygi the Jackal is at a beach party and waves 再见 "goodbye" 🌊. He shouts: "再 Let's meet again, 见 when I see you next time!" As the sun sets, Zygi feels excited for the next adventure with a wagging tail.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "goodbye" in Chinese?

"goodbye" in Chinese is 再见 (zài jiàn).

What does 再见 mean in English?

再见 (zài jiàn) means "Goodbye".

How is 再见 pronounced?

It is pronounced zài jiàn (written as zai jian, zaijian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "goodbye" in Chinese characters?

It is written 再见.

What HSK level is 再见?

再见 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

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