掰掰 (bāi) — bye-bye (loanword) (Tw)

Definition

A casual, playful 'bye-bye' — reduplicated and child-friendly, common in Taiwan Mandarin. Use with friends, family, or kids rather than in formal settings.

verb
bye-bye (loanword) (Tw)

Examples

  • 掰掰
    bāi, Míng tiān jiàn!
    Bye-bye, see you tomorrow!
  • 掰掰
    bāi, Xià cì zài lái wán!
    Bye-bye, come play again next time!
  • 掰掰
    bāi, Wǒ huí jiā le!
    Bye-bye, I'm going home!

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