一会儿见
yīhuìr jiàn
See you in a bit · trad. 一會兒見
一会儿见 (Yíhuìr jiàn) means "see you in a bit" or "see you shortly." Speakers use it when they expect to meet again very soon, typically within minutes rather than hours.
What does 一会儿见 (yīhuìr jiàn) mean?
一会儿见 (yīhuìr jiàn) means “see you in a bit” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “see in a moment.”
When to use it
Neutral and casual. It's suitable for friends, family, or colleagues when you'll see them again very soon. For a more general "goodbye," use 再见 (zàijiàn).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "ee-HWAYR jee-EN." The first syllable is a rising tone, the second is a falling-rising tone, and the third is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 待会儿见dāihuìr jiànsee you later (in a bit)
- 回头见huítóu jiànsee you later
- 再见zàijiàngoodbye
Examples
我先去趟洗手间，一会儿见！
wǒ xiān qù tàng xǐshǒujiān, yīhuìr jiàn!
I'm just going to the restroom, see you in a bit!
你先忙，我们一会儿见。
nǐ xiān máng, wǒmen yīhuìr jiàn.
You go ahead and get busy, we'll see each other in a bit.
我很快回来，一会儿见。
wǒ hěn kuài huílái, yīhuìr jiàn.
I'll be back soon, see you in a bit.
Pro tip: 一会儿见 implies a very short interval, like "in a few minutes." For longer periods, use 回头见 or 再见.
Related phrases
好久不见 · Long time no see你好 · Hello你好吗 · How are you
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