5 Ways to Say Good Night in Mandarin Chinese

How to say good night in Chinese? Let’s learn.

“Good night” is a very sweet phrase to greet your loved ones. No matter which county or culture you come from, “good night” must have been an important expression out there. Isn’t it?

In Mandarin Chinese, “good night” is a very sweet word.

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There are numerous ways to say “good night” in Chinese. Let’s learn some of the common ways to say good night in Chinese. Pinyin is included.

#1. Wan An

1. 晚安 (Wǎn’ān): Good night
2. 晚 (Wǎn): Late; night
3. 安 (安): Safe; peace; secure

晚 means “night”. 安 means “safe” or “peaceful”.

Literally, Wan An means “have a peaceful night.”

晚 also means “late”. Hence, Wan An can be used to say “good evening” as well.

#2. Wan An Na

• 晚安呐 (Wǎn’ān nà): Good night (sweety)

呐 is an onomatopoeia. It makes the expression sound soft and sweet. If you have to say good night to you girlfriend, don’t forget to add 呐. 🙂

#3. Hao Meng

• 好梦 (Hǎo mèng): Sweet dreams

Literally, Hao Meng means “good dreams.”

#4. Zao Dian Shui Ba

早点睡吧 (Zǎodiǎn shuì ba): Sleep early

#5. Zao Dian Xiu Xi

• 早点休息 (Zǎodiǎn xiūxí): Take early rest; go to bed early.

To summarize, here are the 5 ways to say good night in Chinese

1. Wan An
2. Wan An Na
3. Hao Meng
4. Zao Dian Shui Ba
5. Zao Dian Xiu Xi