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告别 (gàobié) vs 离开 (líkāi) — use 告别 for farewells with emotional significance, while 离开 simply means to leave without the same emotional connotation.
Be mindful to use 告别 in more formal or sentimental contexts rather than casual farewells. It's often paired with phrases like '和...告别' (bid farewell to...) and can be used in both written and spoken language. Watch out for tone mistakes, as the wrong tones can change the meaning entirely.
As an HSK 5 word, 告别 connects with other vocabulary related to emotions and relationships. Focus on using it in context with phrases about leaving or changes in life, which are common in conversation and literature at this level.
Learners often confuse 告别 with 再见 (zàijiàn) and use it in casual contexts, which can sound overly formal. For example, saying '我告别了我的朋友' (I bid farewell to my friend) is correct but may sound too grand for a simple goodbye; '我再见了我的朋友' is more appropriate.
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How to say to leave in Chinese
“to leave” in Chinese is告别
告别 (gàobié) means to bid farewell or say goodbye, typically used in contexts where someone is departing or leaving a place or person. It carries an emotional weight, often implying a sense of finality or significant change in the relationship or situation.
When to use 告别
Be mindful to use 告别 in more formal or sentimental contexts rather than casual farewells. It's often paired with phrases like '和...告别' (bid farewell to...) and can be used in both written and spoken language. Watch out for tone mistakes, as the wrong tones can change the meaning entirely.
告别 or something close to it
告别 (gàobié) vs 离开 (líkāi) — use 告别 for farewells with emotional significance, while 离开 simply means to leave without the same emotional connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 告别 with 再见 (zàijiàn) and use it in casual contexts, which can sound overly formal. For example, saying '我告别了我的朋友' (I bid farewell to my friend) is correct but may sound too grand for a simple goodbye; '我再见了我的朋友' is more appropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 告别
告别 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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（我）决定出国留学。（我）不和父母____，想回国后告诉他们。
(I) decided to study abroad. (I) did not say goodbye to my parents — (I) planned to tell them after returning.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 告别
While it's not incorrect, 告别 is generally more formal. For casual goodbyes, you might use 再见 (zàijiàn) instead.
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