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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
一路平安yīlùpíngānto have a pleasant journeyHSK 2, unknown, 25 strokes, Easy
一路平安yīlùpíngānBon voyage!HSK 2, unknown, 25 strokes, Easy
yīlùpíngān(yi1lu4ping2an1)yi lu ping an T1
  1. 1to have a pleasant journey
  2. 2Bon voyage!
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March 24, 2026

一路平安yīlùpíngān(yi1lu4ping2an1)

一路平安 is an idiomatic expression used to wish someone a safe and pleasant journey. It combines the meanings of '一路' (yīlù) meaning 'along the way' and '平安' (píng'ān) meaning 'safe and sound', often used in both casual and formal contexts before someone departs.

Strokes25DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

Wishing someone a safe journey is common in Chinese culture, reflecting the importance placed on travel and the care for loved ones. It is often used before significant travel, such as festivals or family visits.

Memory Tip

Imagine a road stretching out ahead of you ('一路') that is smooth and filled with peace ('平安'). Visualize a peaceful journey where you can travel freely, and the sounds of a gentle breeze carry the wish for safety as you say 'yi lu ping an'!

Meanings of 一路平安

yīlùpíngān(yi1lu4ping2an1)
1to have a pleasant journey
2Bon voyage!
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一路平安Simplified
25Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Usage Notes

Be mindful to use this phrase when someone is embarking on a trip; it is informal yet polite. A common mistake is to use it inappropriately for local commutes rather than longer journeys. Remember to emphasize the tones to convey sincerity.

HSK Study Tips

While this idiom isn't an HSK vocabulary word, it enhances your understanding of travel-related terms. Focus on the individual components '一路' and '平安' to connect them with other journey-related vocabulary you may learn at this level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse this phrase with '一路顺风' (yīlù shùnfēng), which specifically means 'to have a smooth journey.' It's important to use the correct phrase based on the context of the journey being wished for.

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Idiom Spotlight: 一路平安

Chengyu Origin Story
Literal meaning:one road flat peace

Component Characters

一yīone
HSK 11 strokes一
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路lùroad
HSK 213 strokes足
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平píngflat
HSK 55 strokes广
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安Āncontent
HSK 56 strokes宀
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How to say to have a pleasant journey in Chinese

“to have a pleasant journey” in Chinese is一路平安yīlùpíngān

一路平安 is an idiomatic expression used to wish someone a safe and pleasant journey. It combines the meanings of '一路' (yīlù) meaning 'along the way' and '平安' (píng'ān) meaning 'safe and sound', often used in both casual and formal contexts before someone departs.

When to use 一路平安

Be mindful to use this phrase when someone is embarking on a trip; it is informal yet polite. A common mistake is to use it inappropriately for local commutes rather than longer journeys. Remember to emphasize the tones to convey sincerity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse this phrase with '一路顺风' (yīlù shùnfēng), which specifically means 'to have a smooth journey.' It's important to use the correct phrase based on the context of the journey being wished for.

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You can use 一路平安 when someone is leaving for a trip, especially for longer journeys like vacations or business trips.

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