一路平安
yī lù píng'ān
Have a safe trip
一路平安 (Yílù píng'ān) is a common blessing given to someone who is about to travel, wishing them a safe journey.
What does 一路平安 (yī lù píng'ān) mean?
一路平安 (yī lù píng'ān) means “have a safe trip” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “peace the whole road.”
When to use it
Neutral and warm. It's a common farewell. For a slightly more complete wish, you can say 祝你一路平安 (zhù nǐ Yílù píng'ān).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “ee-LOO ping-AHN.” Note the tones: rising, falling, rising, flat.
Other ways to say it
- 祝你一路平安zhù nǐ yī lù píng'ānwish you a safe trip
- 旅途愉快lǚ tú yú kuàihave a pleasant journey
- 路上小心lù shàng xiǎo xīnbe careful on the road
Examples
明天你要出差？一路平安！
míng tiān nǐ yào chū chāi? yī lù píng'ān!
You're going on a business trip tomorrow? Have a safe trip!
谢谢你的送别，我会一路平安的。
xièxie nǐ de sòngbié, wǒ huì yī lù píng'ān de.
Thanks for seeing me off, I'll have a safe trip.
祝你一路平安，期待你回来分享旅程。
zhù nǐ yī lù píng'ān, qī dài nǐ huí lai fēn xiǎng lǚ chéng.
Have a safe trip, looking forward to you coming back and sharing your journey.
Pro tip: Always use this blessing when someone is leaving for a journey, whether short or long, by any mode of transport.
Related phrases
听我说 · Listen to me你先请 · After you有空常来 · Come by whenever you're free
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