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What is goodbye in Chinese?

There are a few ways to say "goodbye" in Chinese, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* 再見 (zài jiàn): This is the most common and neutral way to say goodbye. It literally means "see you again."

* 告別 (gào bié): This is more formal and used in farewell speeches or when leaving someone for a long time. It means "to say farewell."

Informal:

* 拜拜 (bài bài): This is a casual and friendly way to say goodbye, similar to "bye-bye" in English.

* 下次見 (xià cì jiàn): This means "see you next time" and is a more informal way to say goodbye.

* 保重 (bǎo zhòng): This means "take care" and is often used when leaving someone for a long time or when they are sick.

Other options:

* 一路順風 (yī lù shùn fēng): This means "have a smooth journey" and is used when someone is leaving for a trip.

* 祝你一切順利 (zhù nǐ yī qiè shùnlì): This means "I wish you all the best" and is a more general farewell.

The best way to choose the right phrase is to consider the situation and the person you are saying goodbye to.

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