“Good Night” in Chinese

Phrase: 晚安

Pinyin: wǎn ān

Literal Translation: “Night peace”

Usage: This is the most common and direct way to say “good night” in Chinese.

Explanation: In Chinese, 晚安 (wǎn ān) is the standard phrase used to wish someone a good night. It is widely used and understood across all Chinese-speaking regions and is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Example Sentence:

• Chinese: 祝你晚安。
• Pinyin: Zhù nǐ wǎn ān.
• Translation: Wish you a good night.

Alternative Ways to Say “Good Night”:

1. 好梦 (hǎo mèng)
   • Literal Translation: “Good dreams”
   • Usage: A more poetic way to say “good night,” wishing someone pleasant dreams.
   • Example Sentence:
     • Chinese: 晚安，好梦！
     • Pinyin: Wǎn ān, hǎo mèng!
     • Translation: Good night, sweet dreams!
2. 睡个好觉 (shuì ge hǎo jiào)
   • Literal Translation: “Have a good sleep”
   • Usage: Informal way to wish someone a good night’s sleep.
   • Example Sentence:
     • Chinese: 早点休息，睡个好觉。
     • Pinyin: Zǎodiǎn xiūxí, shuì ge hǎo jiào.
     • Translation: Rest early and have a good sleep.

• Slang and Informal Ways to Say “Good Night”:

1. 晚安啦 (wǎn ān la)
   • Literal Translation: “Good night”
   • Usage: Adding 啦 (la) at the end makes it more informal and friendly.
   • Example Sentence:
     • Chinese: 晚安啦，明天见！
     • Pinyin: Wǎn ān la, míngtiān jiàn!
     • Translation: Good night, see you tomorrow!
2. 早点睡 (zǎo diǎn shuì)
   • Literal Translation: “Sleep early”
   • Usage: Informal way to tell someone to go to bed early, implying good night.
   • Example Sentence:
     • Chinese: 别熬夜，早点睡。
     • Pinyin: Bié áoyè, zǎo diǎn shuì.
     • Translation: Don’t stay up late, go to bed early.