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How do you pronounce 再见 zài jiàn or 再会 huì in English?

Both "再见" (zài jiàn) and "再会" (zài huì) are pronounced similarly in English, with the emphasis on the second syllable. Here's how you would say them:

再见 (zài jiàn): "zai-jian" (The "ai" sounds like the "ai" in "bait")

再会 (zài huì): "zai-hwai" (The "uai" sounds like the "way" in "away")

Both phrases mean "goodbye" in Mandarin Chinese.

* 再见 (zài jiàn) is the most common and general way to say goodbye.

* 再会 (zài huì) is slightly more formal and implies you will see the person again in the future.

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