Formal:
* 再见 (zàijiàn) - This is the most common and versatile way to say "goodbye." It can be used in most situations.
* 告辞 (gàocí) - This is a more formal way to say "goodbye," often used in business or official settings.
Informal:
* 拜拜 (bài bài) - This is a very casual and friendly way to say "goodbye," similar to saying "bye" in English.
* 88 (bā bā) - This is a slang way to say "goodbye," derived from the Chinese characters for "eight" (八). It's very informal and usually only used among friends.
Other options:
* 明天见 (míngtiān jiàn) - This literally means "see you tomorrow" and is often used instead of "goodbye" if you plan to see the person again the next day.
* 下次见 (xiàcì jiàn) - This literally means "see you next time" and is often used instead of "goodbye" if you don't know when you'll see the person again.
Pronunciation guide:
* 再见 (zàijiàn) - "zai-jian"
* 告辞 (gàocí) - "gao-ci"
* 拜拜 (bài bài) - "bai-bai"
* 88 (bā bā) - "ba-ba"
* 明天见 (míngtiān jiàn) - "ming-tian-jian"
* 下次见 (xiàcì jiàn) - "xia-ci-jian"
The best way to choose which phrase to use depends on the situation and your relationship with the person you are saying goodbye to.