再见

Definition

The standard way to say goodbye, literally meaning see you again.

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Etymology

'再见' (Zàijiàn) translates to 'goodbye,' wherein '再' (zài) means 'again' and '见' (jiàn) means 'to see,' indicating a hope to see the person again.

How & Where It’s Used

'再见' is used in both formal and informal settings as a farewell expression. It is commonly spoken and written across all Mandarin-speaking communities.

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