Chinese
gàobié
Meaning: to bid farewell; to say goodbye
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

告別
告
別
告别
告
别

Example sentences

He waved goodbye to his friend.
家屬向遺體告別。
家属向遗体告别。
The family members said goodbye to the remains.
他站在月臺上向我揮手告別。
他站在月台上向我挥手告别。
He stood on the platform waving goodbye to me.
畢業典禮結束後,同學們依依不捨地告別。
毕业典礼结束后,同学们依依不舍地告别。
After the graduation ceremony, the students said goodbye reluctantly.
大家排隊瞻仰遺容,向他作最後的告別。
大家排队瞻仰遗容,向他作最后的告别。
Everyone lined up to pay their respects to his remains, bidding him a final farewell.

Usage Notes

Used when parting from someone or something.

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