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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
晚安wǎn’ānGood night!HSK 4, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #823, Medium
晚安wǎn’ānGood evening!HSK 4, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #823, Medium
wǎn’ān(wan3an1)wan an T3
  1. 1Good night!
  2. 2Good evening!
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March 24, 2026

晚安wǎn’ān(wan3an1)

晚安 (wǎn'ān) is a common phrase in Mandarin that means 'Good night!' It is used to bid farewell to someone in the evening or before they go to sleep. The phrase conveys a sense of care and well-wishing for a peaceful night.

Strokes17Frequency#823DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, saying 晚安 is often accompanied by a gesture of care, such as a gentle pat on the back or a soft smile, especially among family members or close friends.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy evening where you see a waning moon (晚) signaling the end of the day, and you whisper 'an' to your friends, wishing them to sleep well. The 'wan' sounds like 'waning,' reminding you of the night sky.

Meanings of 晚安

wǎn’ān(wan3an1)
1Good night!
2Good evening!
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About 晚安

晚安Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Usage Notes

晚安 is an informal way to say good night, used among friends and family. Avoid using it in very formal settings, such as business meetings. It's important to pronounce the tones correctly: wǎn (3rd tone) and ān (1st tone) to ensure clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 晚安 is not an HSK word, it is useful for beginner learners familiar with basic greetings. Students should focus on the tonal pronunciation and recognizing the characters for 'evening' (晚) and 'peace' or 'safe' (安).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 晚安 with phrases for general goodbyes. For instance, saying 再见 (zàijiàn) instead of 晚安 when it's evening is incorrect. Remember, 晚安 is specifically for nighttime farewells.

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Component Characters

晚wǎnevening
HSK 111 strokes日
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安Āncontent
HSK 56 strokes宀
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How to say Good night! in Chinese

“Good night!” in Chinese is晚安wǎn’ān

晚安 (wǎn'ān) is a common phrase in Mandarin that means 'Good night!' It is used to bid farewell to someone in the evening or before they go to sleep. The phrase conveys a sense of care and well-wishing for a peaceful night.

When to use 晚安

晚安 is an informal way to say good night, used among friends and family. Avoid using it in very formal settings, such as business meetings. It's important to pronounce the tones correctly: wǎn (3rd tone) and ān (1st tone) to ensure clarity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 晚安 with phrases for general goodbyes. For instance, saying 再见 (zàijiàn) instead of 晚安 when it's evening is incorrect. Remember, 晚安 is specifically for nighttime farewells.

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Yes, 晚安 is specifically used to say good night, primarily when parting ways in the evening.

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