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道别

daobie
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At the A1 level, you usually learn '再见' (zàijiàn) to say goodbye. '道别' (dào bié) is a bit more advanced because it is a verb that describes the act of saying goodbye. Think of it as the word you use to tell a story. Instead of saying 'He said goodbye,' you say '他道别' (Tā dàobié). At this level, just remember that '道' means 'to say' and '别' means 'parting.' You will mostly see this in simple stories or when someone is leaving a place. It's a useful word to know so you can understand when someone is describing a departure. You don't need to use it in complex sentences yet, but recognizing it is a great first step. Remember the tones: both are 4th tone (falling), like you are dropping a ball. Dào! Bié!
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At the A2 level, you should start using '道别' in your own sentences. The most important thing to learn is the structure: '向/跟 [person] 道别'. For example, '向妈妈道别' (Say goodbye to Mom). You are moving beyond just saying '再见' and starting to describe social interactions. You might use it when writing a short paragraph about your day: '下午三点，我向朋友道别，然后回家了' (At 3 PM, I said goodbye to my friend, then went home). You should also notice how it combines with other words like '互相关心' or '互相道别' (say goodbye to each other). This level is about building the habit of using '向' with this verb, as English speakers often forget it.
For B1 learners, '道别' becomes a tool for more nuanced description. You can start adding adverbs to show the 'how' of the parting. Are you '匆匆地道别' (hurriedly saying goodbye) or '依依不舍地道别' (saying goodbye reluctantly)? You will encounter this word frequently in intermediate reading materials, such as short stories or news reports about people leaving their jobs. You should also understand the difference between '道别' and '告别'. '道别' is for everyday life, while '告别' feels more like a final farewell or a formal ceremony. At this level, you should be comfortable using '道别' in various tenses, such as '道过别了' (have already said goodbye).
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At the B2 level, you should understand '道别' within its cultural and idiomatic context. You will learn the idiom '不辞而别' (bù cí ér bié), which means to leave without saying goodbye—often implying something negative or mysterious. You should also be able to use '道别' in formal writing, such as an email to a colleague. You might write, '在离开公司之前，我想向大家正式道别' (Before leaving the company, I would like to formally say goodbye to everyone). Your understanding of the word should extend to its use in literature where it might symbolize the end of a chapter in life. You can also start to explore the philosophical side of parting in Chinese culture through this word.
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C1 learners should be aware of the subtle registers of '道别' compared to its more literary or archaic counterparts like '辞行' or '告辞'. You should be able to analyze how an author uses '道别' to create atmosphere. For instance, in a complex narrative, a 'silently said goodbye' (默默道别) might imply unspoken emotions or secrets. You should also be able to use the word in professional and academic discussions about social norms and etiquette. You can discuss how the ritual of '道别' varies between Western and Chinese cultures, using the word as a focal point for linguistic and cultural comparison. Your usage should be flawless, including the correct use of resultative complements.
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At the C2 level, '道别' is just one part of a vast vocabulary of parting. You should have a near-native grasp of when not to use it in favor of more specific or poetic terms. You can appreciate the word's role in classical-style modern prose and how it interacts with the rhythm of a sentence. You might explore the etymology of '道' as 'the way' or 'to speak' and how that informs the concept of '道别' as a verbal path to separation. You should be able to translate complex English nuances of 'taking leave' or 'parting ways' into the most appropriate Chinese equivalent, whether that is '道别', '诀别' (a final parting), or '阔别' (separated for a long time).
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道别 في 30 ثانية

  • A verb meaning 'to say goodbye' or 'to take leave'.
  • Used to describe the act of parting, not as a spoken greeting.
  • Commonly follows the pattern: Subject + 向/跟 + Person + 道别.
  • More formal than '再见' but less heavy than '告别'.

The Chinese word 道别 (dào bié) is a foundational verb that every learner at the A2 level should master. At its core, it translates to "to say goodbye" or "to take one's leave." However, unlike the simple phrase zàijiàn (再见), which is what you actually say, dào bié describes the act of saying it. It is a formal and semi-formal term used to categorize the social ritual of parting ways. When you are describing a scene in a story, or explaining what you did at the end of a party, you use dào bié.

Literal Meaning
道 (dào) means 'to speak' or 'to say,' and 别 (bié) means 'separation' or 'parting.' Together, they literally mean 'to speak of parting.'
Social Context
Used in scenarios ranging from leaving a friend's house to more formal diplomatic departures. It implies a level of courtesy and ritual.

他在离开机场前向父母道别。 (He said goodbye to his parents before leaving the airport.)

In Chinese culture, the process of parting is often seen as an important social lubricant. It is rarely abrupt. One might spend several minutes 'saying goodbye,' which involves thanking the host, promising to meet again, and finally walking to the door. This entire process is encapsulated by the verb dào bié. It is often used with the preposition 向 (xiàng), meaning 'towards' or 'to,' to indicate the recipient of the farewell. For example, '向老师道别' (To say goodbye to the teacher).

别忘了跟你的朋友们道别。 (Don't forget to say goodbye to your friends.)

Understanding the nuances of dào bié helps learners move beyond simple greetings and into descriptive Chinese. It allows you to narrate events more fluidly. For instance, in a novel, a character might 'quietly say goodbye' (悄悄地道别), which adds a layer of emotion that the simple phrase '再见' cannot convey. It is also frequently used in the negative, such as '不辞而别' (to leave without saying goodbye), which is a common four-character idiom (chengyu) that highlights the importance of the act of dào bié in Chinese society.

Emotional Resonance
Depending on the adverbs used, it can be sad (伤心地道别), happy (开心地道别), or hurried (匆忙地道别).

他们依依不舍地道别。 (They said goodbye reluctantly.)

The grammatical structure of 道别 is relatively straightforward but requires attention to prepositions. The most common pattern is [Subject] + 向/跟 + [Person] + 道别. This structure places the recipient of the goodbye before the verb. Using xiàng (向) is slightly more formal, while gēn (跟) is more common in daily spoken Mandarin. Mastery of this pattern is essential for A2 learners who are beginning to construct more complex sentences beyond simple Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structures.

Standard Pattern
A + 向/跟 + B + 道别 (A says goodbye to B). Example: 我向他道别。 (I said goodbye to him.)

会议结束后，大家互相道别。 (After the meeting, everyone said goodbye to each other.)

Another important usage involves adverbs. Since dào bié is an action, it is often modified to show how someone is leaving. Common modifiers include 匆匆 (cōngcōng - hurriedly), 正式 (zhèngshì - formally), or 含泪 (hánlèi - with tears). These additions provide color and context to the narrative. For example, '他匆匆道别后就走了' (After a hurried goodbye, he left). This shows that the act of saying goodbye was truncated, perhaps because the person was in a rush.

她没有道别就离开了房间。 (She left the room without saying goodbye.)

In terms of tense and aspect, dào bié often takes the particle le (了) to indicate completion. Because saying goodbye is usually a discrete event that finishes before another action starts, '道别了' is very common. You might also see it used in the future tense with yào (要) or huì (会), such as '我明天去向他道别' (I will go say goodbye to him tomorrow). This versatility makes it a core verb for describing transitions in time and place.

Common Complements
道完别 (Finished saying goodbye), 道过别 (Have said goodbye before), 道不成别 (Couldn't manage to say goodbye).

我们正在互相道别。 (We are saying goodbye to each other.)

You will encounter 道别 in various settings, from literature to daily news and formal social gatherings. In modern Chinese TV dramas (C-dramas), particularly those involving romance or family sagas, dào bié is a high-frequency word. It often appears in emotional scenes at train stations, airports, or during breakups. Characters might say, "让我最后向你道个别" (Let me say goodbye to you one last time). This usage emphasizes the emotional weight of the moment.

In News and Media
When a foreign leader leaves a country, the news anchor might say, '外宾向东道主道别' (The foreign guest said goodbye to the host).
In Literature
Authors use it to set the stage. '他在夕阳下默默道别' (He silently said goodbye under the sunset), creating a poetic image of departure.

在电影的结尾，他们深情地道别。 (At the end of the movie, they said a soulful goodbye.)

In real-life social situations in China, you might hear a host say, "别急着道别，再坐一会儿" (Don't be in a hurry to say goodbye, sit a while longer). This reflects the cultural value of hospitality, where a guest's attempt to dào bié is often met with a polite request to stay. Understanding this interaction is key to navigating Chinese social etiquette. If you are at a formal dinner, you wouldn't just stand up and leave; you would '向大家道别' (say goodbye to everyone) individually or as a group to show respect.

广播里正在播报，请旅客们抓紧时间与亲友道别。 (The broadcast is announcing for passengers to hurry and say goodbye to relatives and friends.)

Furthermore, in professional environments, dào bié is used when a colleague leaves the company. You might see an email subject line like '向大家道别' (Saying goodbye to everyone) or '离职道别' (Resignation farewell). In these contexts, the word carries a sense of professionalism and gratitude. It marks the transition from one stage of a career to the next, proving that dào bié is not just for emotional goodbyes, but for any organized departure.

One of the most frequent errors for learners is treating 道别 like the English verb "to goodbye" (which doesn't exist) or simply "to say goodbye" as a direct verb. In English, we say "I said goodbye to him." In Chinese, you cannot say '我道别他'. This is because dào bié is an intransitive verb phrase that describes the action itself, not the object of the action. You must use a preposition like xiàng (向) or gēn (跟).

Mistake: Direct Object
Incorrect: 我道别了我的朋友。 (Wǒ dàobié le wǒ de péngyǒu.)
Correct: 我向朋友道别了。 (Wǒ xiàng péngyǒu dàobié le.)

不要直接说“道别他”，要说“向他道别”。 (Don't say 'say goodbye him', say 'to him say goodbye'.)

Another mistake is confusing dào bié with zàijiàn. While they both relate to leaving, zàijiàn is the actual quote (what comes out of your mouth), whereas dào bié is the description of the event. You would say, "I said 'zàijiàn' to him" or "I dào bié-ed to him." Using dào bié as a spoken greeting is a major error. If you walk up to someone and say "Dàobié!", they will be very confused. You are essentially telling them "Saying goodbye!" instead of actually saying goodbye.

Thirdly, learners often mix up dào bié with gàobié (告别). While they are synonyms, gàobié is much more heavy and formal. If you are just leaving a lunch with a friend, using gàobié sounds overly dramatic, as if you are leaving forever or going to war. For everyday departures, dào bié is the safer, more natural choice. Using the wrong register can make a conversation feel awkward or overly stiff.

Mistake: Confusion with '告别'
告别 (Gàobié) is for grand departures or funerals. 道别 (Dàobié) is for standard goodbyes.

他只是去超市，不需要用“告别”，用“道别”或者直接说“再见”就好。 (He's just going to the supermarket, no need for 'gàobié', use 'dàobié' or just say 'zàijiàn'.)

To truly master Chinese, you need to know the spectrum of words related to parting. 道别 sits in the middle of this spectrum. Let's look at the alternatives and how they differ in register and usage. Understanding these will help you choose the right word for the right situation, a key skill as you progress from A2 to B1.

告别 (Gàobié)
More formal than 道别. Often used for permanent or long-term separations. Example: 告别演说 (Farewell speech).
辞行 (Cíxíng)
Specifically used when someone is about to go on a long journey. It literally means 'to take leave for a trip.'
告辞 (Gàocí)
A very polite, slightly old-fashioned way to say 'I must be going now.' Used when leaving a host's house.

与其说“道别”，在非常正式的场合，人们可能会说“告辞”。 (Instead of 'dàobié', in very formal occasions, people might say 'gàocí'.)

For informal situations, you might not use a specific verb for 'saying goodbye' at all. Instead, you'd use the colloquial bàibài (拜拜 - bye-bye) or zǒu le (走了 - I'm leaving). However, dào bié remains the standard descriptive term. If you are writing a diary entry or a letter, dào bié is the most versatile and appropriate word to describe the act. It bridges the gap between the slang of the street and the high formal language of literature.

他们没有正式道别，只是挥了挥手。 (They didn't formally say goodbye, just waved.)

Finally, consider the word shīpéi (失陪), which translates to 'please excuse me, I must leave.' This is a specific type of dào bié used in the middle of a conversation or event. While dào bié is the category, shīpéi is the functional phrase. By understanding these distinctions, you can navigate Chinese social waters with much greater confidence and precision.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

In ancient China, '道' was often used in the sense of 'guiding' or 'explaining'. So '道别' can be thought of as 'explaining the departure' to ensure no offense is taken.

دليل النطق

UK /daʊ bjɛ/
US /daʊ bjɛ/
Both syllables carry equal weight, but the falling tone on both makes them distinct.
يتقافى مع
笑 (xiào) 叫 (jiào) 学 (xué - partial) 铁 (tiě) 写 (xiě) 接 (jiē) 页 (yè) 月 (yuè - partial)
أخطاء شائعة
  • Pronouncing 'dào' as 'dao' with a flat tone.
  • Pronouncing 'bié' as 'bee-ay' instead of a single syllable glide.
  • Confusing the tones with 'dǎo' (3rd tone).
  • Mumbling the 'i' in 'bié'.
  • Using a rising tone for 'dào'.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

Characters are common but '道' has many meanings.

الكتابة 3/5

Writing '道' and '别' requires attention to stroke order.

التحدث 2/5

Two fourth tones can be repetitive but easy to remember.

الاستماع 2/5

Distinct sound, usually clear in context.

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1

我们要道别了。

We need to say goodbye.

Simple Subject + Verb structure.

2

他向我道别。

He said goodbye to me.

Introduction of '向' (towards).

3

我不喜欢道别。

I don't like saying goodbye.

Negative '不' before the verb.

4

老师在道别。

The teacher is saying goodbye.

Progressive action with '在'.

5

他们正在道别。

They are saying goodbye right now.

'正在' indicates an ongoing action.

6

去道别吧。

Go say goodbye.

Imperative with '吧'.

7

你道别了吗？

Did you say goodbye?

Question with '吗'.

8

大家一起道别。

Everyone says goodbye together.

Adverb '一起' before the verb.

1

他在门口向大家道别。

He said goodbye to everyone at the door.

Location '在门口' + '向' structure.

2

别忘了跟奶奶道别。

Don't forget to say goodbye to grandma.

'跟' used as an alternative to '向'.

3

我必须去向他道别。

I must go say goodbye to him.

Modal verb '必须' + '去' (purpose).

4

我们简单地道别了。

We said a simple goodbye.

Adverb '简单地' modifying the verb.

5

他没道别就走了。

He left without saying goodbye.

'没...就...' structure showing sequence.

6

我要去机场向朋友道别。

I'm going to the airport to say goodbye to a friend.

Multiple purposes: '去机场' and '向朋友道别'.

7

他们互相道别后离开了。

They left after saying goodbye to each other.

'互相' (each other) + '后' (after).

8

这是一次感人的道别。

This was a touching goodbye.

Used as a noun phrase here.

1

他匆匆忙忙地向我们道别。

He hurriedly said goodbye to us.

Reduplicated adverb '匆匆忙忙地'.

2

在离开之前，他特意来向我道别。

Before leaving, he came specifically to say goodbye to me.

'特意' (specially) shows intent.

3

她含着泪向大家道别。

She said goodbye to everyone with tears in her eyes.

'含着泪' as a manner of action.

4

我还没来得及跟他道别呢。

I haven't had time to say goodbye to him yet.

'来得及' (to have time) in negative.

5

他决定不辞而别，谁也没告诉。

He decided to leave without saying goodbye, telling no one.

Introduction of the idiom '不辞而别'.

6

他们依依不舍地在车站道别。

They said goodbye reluctantly at the station.

Idiomatic adverb '依依不舍地'.

7

这种方式的道别让人很难受。

This kind of goodbye makes people feel very bad.

Complex subject phrase.

8

他微笑着向每一个客人道别。

He smiled as he said goodbye to every guest.

'每一个' (every single one).

1

他用一种非常正式的方式向领导道别。

He said goodbye to the leader in a very formal way.

Prepositional phrase '用...方式' (using... way).

2

他在信中向所有的老朋友道别。

He said goodbye to all his old friends in the letter.

Location '在信中' (in the letter).

3

由于时间紧迫，他只能简单道别。

Due to time constraints, he could only say a simple goodbye.

Conjunction '由于' (due to).

4

这次道别意味着他们可能再也不会见面了。

This goodbye means they might never meet again.

Verb '意味着' (means/implies).

5

他不想经历那种痛苦的道别场景。

He didn't want to go through that painful goodbye scene.

Abstract object '道别场景' (goodbye scene).

6

在最后一课，老师深情地向学生们道别。

In the last class, the teacher affectionately said goodbye to the students.

Adverb '深情地' (affectionately).

7

他并没有正式道别，只是点了点头。

He didn't formally say goodbye, just nodded.

Contrast '并没有...只是...'.

8

道别之后，他头也不回地走了。

After saying goodbye, he walked away without looking back.

Idiom '头也不回地' (without looking back).

1

他那种漫不经心的道别方式让我感到被冷落了。

His casual way of saying goodbye made me feel neglected.

Complex psychological description.

2

在这篇序言中，作者向他的读者们含蓄地道别。

In this preface, the author implicitly says goodbye to his readers.

Adverb '含蓄地' (implicitly/subtly).

3

道别不仅仅是一个动作，更是一种情感的交代。

Saying goodbye is not just an action, but an emotional accounting.

Correlative '不仅仅...更...'.

4

他试图在道别时保持冷静，但声音还是颤抖了。

He tried to stay calm while saying goodbye, but his voice still trembled.

Concessive '但' with detailed description.

5

这种不辞而别的行为在社交场合是非常失礼的。

This behavior of leaving without saying goodbye is very rude in social situations.

Gerund-like use of the idiom as a subject.

6

他在夕阳的余晖中，默默地向这座城市道别。

In the afterglow of the sunset, he silently said goodbye to this city.

Poetic, descriptive language.

7

与其说是道别，不如说是对过去生活的一种告别。

It was less of a 'saying goodbye' and more of a 'farewell' to his past life.

Comparison '与其说是...不如说是...'.

8

他那番语重心长的道别话语，至今仍在我耳边回响。

His earnest goodbye words still echo in my ears today.

Idiom '语重心长' (earnest and sincere).

1

在那场冗长的宴会进入尾声时，他终于找到了向主人道别的契机。

As that lengthy banquet drew to a close, he finally found the opportunity to say goodbye to the host.

High-level vocabulary like '冗长' and '契机'.

2

文人墨客常在作品中通过道别来抒发对时光流逝的感慨。

Literati often use partings in their works to express emotions about the passing of time.

Cultural and literary analysis.

3

他这种以退为进的道别，实际上是在试探对方的底线。

This 'retreat to advance' style of goodbye was actually a way of testing the other party's bottom line.

Strategic and psychological usage.

4

在这一章的末尾，主人公以一种近乎仪式感的方式向童年道别。

At the end of this chapter, the protagonist says goodbye to childhood in an almost ritualistic way.

Metaphorical use of '道别'.

5

道别之辞虽短，其中蕴含的情谊却是千言万语也难以穷尽的。

Though the words of goodbye are short, the friendship they contain is hard to exhaust even with a thousand words.

Formal, semi-classical structure.

6

他那种决绝的道别，断绝了两人之间最后的一丝联系。

His resolute goodbye cut off the last shred of connection between the two.

Intense, definitive language.

7

在外交辞令中，如何优雅地道别往往体现了一个人的素养。

In diplomatic language, how to say goodbye gracefully often reflects a person's cultivation.

Abstract and professional context.

8

他并未言语，只是深深地鞠了一躬，以此作为最后的道别。

He didn't speak, but just bowed deeply as a final goodbye.

Action as a substitute for speech.

تلازمات شائعة

向朋友道别
匆匆道别
依依道别
挥手道别
正式道别
含泪道别
最后道别
互相道别
简单道别
悄悄道别

العبارات الشائعة

道别的话

— Words said during a goodbye.

他留下了几句道别的话。

道别仪式

— A farewell ceremony.

学校为毕业生举行了道别仪式。

道别信

— A farewell letter.

他写了一封感人的道别信。

道别聚会

— A farewell party.

我们要为他开一个道别聚会。

道别吻

— A goodbye kiss.

她给了他一个轻轻的道别吻。

来不及道别

— No time to say goodbye.

车开了，我还没来得及道别。

准备道别

— Preparing to say goodbye.

他站起来，准备向大家道别。

不想道别

— Don't want to say goodbye.

时间过得太快，我真不想道别。

最后一次道别

— The very last goodbye.

那是他与家乡的最后一次道别。

默默道别

— To say goodbye silently.

他在心里默默地向她道别。

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"不辞而别"

— To leave without saying goodbye.

他昨天竟然不辞而别了。

Common
"依依不舍"

— Reluctant to part; clinging to each other.

他们依依不舍地道别。

Literary/Common
"长亭送别"

— To see someone off at a roadside pavilion (classic parting).

这幅画描绘了长亭送别的场景。

Literary
"难舍难分"

— Hard to part; loath to give up each other's company.

两姐妹难舍难分地道别。

Common
"后会有期"

— We shall meet again (a classic farewell phrase).

道别时，他说了一句“后会有期”。

Formal
"各奔东西"

— To go one's separate ways.

道别后，大家各奔东西。

Common
"分道扬镳"

— To separate and go different ways (often due to disagreement).

他们道别后就分道扬镳了。

Formal
"挥手告别"

— To wave goodbye.

他在甲板上向岸边的人挥手告别。

Common
"生死契阔"

— Meet or part, live or die (a very deep vow).

这不仅仅是道别，更是生死契阔的承诺。

Archaic
"聚散匆匆"

— Meetings and partings happen in a hurry.

人生总是聚散匆匆，习惯了道别。

Literary

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

别离 (parting)
告别式 (farewell ceremony)

الأفعال

告别 (say farewell)
离别 (to part)
辞别 (to take leave)

الصفات

别样的 (different/special)

مرتبط

再见
离开
出发
送行
分手
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احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'Dào' as the 'Way' and 'Bié' as 'Bye'. You are speaking (Dào) your 'Bye' (Bié).

ربط بصري

Visualize a person standing on a path (道) waving goodbye to someone they are being separated (别) from.

Word Web

再见 离开 朋友 机场 车站 眼泪 挥手 告辞

تحدٍّ

Try to write a three-sentence story using '道别', '向', and '再见' correctly.

أصل الكلمة

The character '道' (dào) originally meant a path or way, later evolving to mean 'to speak' or 'to tell'. '别' (bié) originally depicted a knife cutting bone, signifying separation or dividing.

المعنى الأصلي: To speak of separation.

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السياق الثقافي

Be careful with '告别' in hospitals or with elderly people, as it can sound too much like a final goodbye before death.

Westerners might find Chinese '道别' rituals long, while Chinese people might find a quick Western 'Bye!' too abrupt.

The poem 'Farewell to Dong Da' The song 'Goodbye My Friend' The idiom '不辞而别' in classic novels.
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