Chinese · Greetings & Phrases
晚安
Wǎn'ān
Good night
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
Said before going to bed or parting at night.
Example
我要睡觉了，晚安！
I am going to sleep, good night!
Etymology
'晚安' (Wǎn'ān) translates directly to 'good night,' consisting of '晚' (wǎn, 'evening') and '安' (ān, 'peace') to convey a wish for a peaceful night.
How & Where It’s Used
Used primarily in informal settings among family, friends, and loved ones when parting for the night. It is more often spoken than written.