再见
zàijiàn
goodbye
再见 is the standard Mandarin word for goodbye. It is safe in class, work, travel, and most beginner conversations.
Example sentences
明天见，再见！
Míngtiān jiàn, zàijiàn!
See you tomorrow, goodbye!
老师，再见。
Lǎoshī, zàijiàn.
Goodbye, teacher.
How to use 再见 in practice
再见 is a greetings item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin zàijiàn, then connect it to the meaning “goodbye” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 明天见，再见！ / 老师，再见。.
When you practice 再见, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 再见 only as “goodbye” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Chinese speaking practice, start a short conversation, and use 再见 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 再见 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only zàijiàn, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
Is 再见 natural in daily speech?
Yes. Friends may also say 拜拜, but 再见 is the safest beginner form.
How can I remember 再见 faster?
Say 再见 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 再见 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 再见 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach