wǎn ān
bonne nuit
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晚安，祝你有一个好梦。
Wǎn'ān, zhù nǐ yǒu yīgè hǎo mèng.
Good night, I wish you a good dream.
晚安，明天见。
Wǎn'ān, míngtiān jiàn.
Good night, see you tomorrow.
晚安，睡个好觉。
Wǎn'ān, shuì gè hǎo jiào.
Good night, have a good sleep.
睡好 (shuì hǎo)
Sleep well
晚安 (wǎn ān)
Good night
早上好 (zǎoshàng hǎo)
Good morning
下午好 (xiàwǔ hǎo)
Good afternoon
The Chinese word 晚安 (wǎn'ān) is composed of two characters: 晚安 (wǎn) and 安 (ān). The character 晚安 (wǎn) means "evening" or "night", and the character 安 (ān) means "peace" or "safety". Together, the two characters 晚安 (wǎn'ān) mean "good night" or "sleep well".The word 晚安 (wǎn'ān) is believed to have originated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It was originally used as a formal way to say goodbye to someone at night. Over time, the word 晚安 (wǎn'ān) became more commonly used as a way to wish someone a good night's sleep.Today, the word 晚安 (wǎn'ān) is one of the most common ways to say goodnight in Chinese. It is used in both formal and informal settings, and it is understood by people of all ages.
