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How to say “take care” in Chinese
“保重” (bǎozhòng) means take care of yourself and is used when you say goodbye to someone for a while, or when they are unwell. “多保重” (duō bǎozhòng) adds “more”, which makes it warmer. For a journey, say “路上小心” (be careful on the road).
In Chinese
保重
bǎozhòng
Take care
Other ways to say “take care”
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多保重
duō bǎozhòng
Take good care
Warmer; for long goodbyes or when someone is ill.
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路上小心
lùshang xiǎoxīn
Be careful on the way
When someone is leaving on a trip.
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注意安全
zhùyì ānquán
Stay safe
Common before a journey or in dangerous weather.
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照顾好自己
zhàogù hǎo zìjǐ
Look after yourself
Caring, especially to family.
Example sentences
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再见，多保重！
zàijiàn, duō bǎozhòng!
Goodbye, take good care of yourself!
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天气冷，注意身体，多保重。
tiānqì lěng, zhùyì shēntǐ, duō bǎozhòng.
It's cold, look after your health, take care.
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路上小心，到了给我打电话。
lùshang xiǎoxīn, dào le gěi wǒ dǎ diànhuà.
Be careful on the road, call me when you arrive.
How to reply
你也是。
nǐ yě shì.
You too.
Good to know
- “保重” sounds a bit serious, so friends sometimes just say “拜拜” or “路上小心”.
- Family often says “到了给我打电话” (call me when you arrive) as a loving farewell.
Questions about “take care” in Chinese
How do you say “take care” in Chinese?
“take care” in Chinese is “保重” (Take care). It is written in pinyin as bǎozhòng. You can also say “多保重”, “路上小心”, “注意安全”.
How do you pronounce “保重” in Chinese?
“保重” is pronounced bǎozhòng. Tap the speaker on this page to hear it.
What are other ways to say “take care” in Chinese?
“多保重” (Take good care): warmer; for long goodbyes or when someone is ill. “路上小心” (Be careful on the way): when someone is leaving on a trip. “注意安全” (Stay safe): common before a journey or in dangerous weather. “照顾好自己” (Look after yourself): caring, especially to family.
How do you reply to “保重”?
A natural reply is “你也是。” (You too.).
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