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休闲告别Casual Farewell

与朋友或新认识的人轻松道别 This scene includes 16 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 朋友.

Social · 社交16 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

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Everyday Goodbye · 日常道别

basic
You

Hey, I think I'm going to head out. It's getting late.

嘿,我准备走了。时间不早了。

Already? Well, it was really great seeing you tonight!

这就走了?今晚见到你真的太开心了!

You

Same here! I had a wonderful time. Thanks for inviting me.

我也是!我玩得很开心。谢谢你邀请我。

Anytime! Let's do this again soon. Maybe next weekend?

随时!我们很快再约一次吧。下周末?

You

Sounds great! I'll text you during the week to figure out details.

听起来很好!我这周联系你商量细节。

Perfect. Get home safe! Text me when you get back.

好的。路上注意安全!到了给我发条消息。

You

Will do! Goodnight, everyone!

好的!大家晚安!

💡 在西方,离开时跟每个人说一声再见是基本礼貌,不必每个人都握手。

Night, Wei! See you soon!

晚安,Wei!很快再见!

End-of-Trip Farewell · 旅行结束道别

intermediate
You

I can't believe my trip is almost over. I'm going to miss hanging out with you guys.

真不敢相信旅行快结束了。我会想念跟你们在一起的时光。

We're going to miss you too! This trip wouldn't have been the same without you.

我们也会想你的!没有你这趟旅行就不一样了。

You

You all made it so special. I hope we can stay in touch.

是你们让一切变得特别。希望我们能保持联系。

Of course! We've got the group chat. And you'd better post those photos!

当然!我们有群聊。你一定要发那些照片!

You

Ha, I will! And if any of you ever visit China, you've got a free tour guide.

哈,我会的!如果你们任何人来中国,免费导游等着你们。

💡 邀请对方来自己的国家是延续友谊的好方式。

I'm totally taking you up on that! Shanghai is on my bucket list.

我肯定会当真的!上海在我的心愿清单上。

You

You're welcome anytime. Alright, my flight is early tomorrow, so I'd better say goodbye now.

随时欢迎。好了,我明天早班飞机,所以现在最好道别了。

Safe travels, Wei! It was an absolute pleasure. Until next time!

一路顺风,Wei!真的太开心了。下次再见!

Key Phrases · 关键短语

great seeing you

见到你很开心

let's do this again

我们再约一次

get home safe

路上注意安全

text me when you get back

到了给我发消息

see you soon

很快再见

wouldn't have been the same without you

没有你就不一样了

you'd better

你一定要/你最好

group chat

群聊

taking you up on that

接受你的提议

bucket list

心愿清单

safe travels

一路顺风

absolute pleasure

非常开心/荣幸

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 在西方,离开时跟每个人说一声再见是基本礼貌,不必每个人都握手。
  • 邀请对方来自己的国家是延续友谊的好方式。

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3

Role-play · 角色扮演

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "casual farewell" in English?
You can start with: "Hey, I think I'm going to head out. It's getting late." (嘿,我准备走了。时间不早了。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "casual farewell"?
You may hear: "Already? Well, it was really great seeing you tonight!" (这就走了?今晚见到你真的太开心了!).
How many English phrases are in this "Casual Farewell" scene?
This scene contains 16 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering everyday goodbye, end-of-trip farewell.
Are there cultural tips for "casual farewell" in English-speaking countries?
在西方,离开时跟每个人说一声再见是基本礼貌,不必每个人都握手。 邀请对方来自己的国家是延续友谊的好方式。

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