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How to say “Good night” in Mandarin Chinese

晚安

wǎn'ān

Literally: night peaceneutral

Said before going to bed or at the end of a late chat. It is not used as a greeting on arrival.

Other ways to say it

Mandarin ChinesePronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
早点儿睡zǎo diǎnr shuìgo to bed earlyCaring goodnight to family, partners, friends

In a sentence

我要睡了,晚安!

Wǒ yào shuì le, wǎn'ān!

I'm going to sleep, good night!

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