Chinese phrases
How to say have a nice day in Chinese
Have a nice day in Chinese is usually 慢走 (màn zǒu) from shop staff, or 路上小心 (lù shang xiǎo xīn) between friends: Chinese has no fixed phrase for it. People wish you something that fits the moment.
慢走
have a nice day (to someone leaving)
慢走 is literally “walk slowly”: take your time, no rush.
Ways to say have a nice day
慢走
Everydayhave a nice day; take care
What shop staff and hosts say as you leave. You don’t say it back.
路上小心
With friendsget home safe
To a friend heading home, especially at night or in the rain.
玩得开心
With friendshave fun
To someone on their way to a trip, a party or a concert.
周末愉快
Everydayhave a nice weekend
On Friday, to colleagues and classmates, in person or in the work chat.
祝您生活愉快
On the phonehave a nice day (customer service)
Literally “wish you a happy life.” How customer service ends a call or a chat. Too formal between friends.
祝你有美好的一天
Writtenhave a nice day (word for word)
You see it in apps, emails and posts. Said aloud, it sounds translated.
For a trip or a holiday
一路平安
have a safe trip
To someone leaving on a long journey.
旅途愉快
enjoy your trip
Before a holiday trip, in person or in a message.
假期愉快
enjoy your holiday
Before a long break, such as Spring Festival or the summer holidays.
Common mistakes
Translating it word for word
祝你有美好的一天 is correct, but said to a cashier it sounds like a greeting card. In a shop, 谢谢 and 拜拜 are enough.
Saying 慢走 as you leave
Only the person who stays says 慢走. As the customer or the guest, say 谢谢 or 拜拜.
Leaving a shop
您的东西，拿好。
Shop assistant: Here are your things.
谢谢，拜拜！
Leon: Thanks, bye!
慢走，欢迎下次再来！
Shop assistant: Have a nice day, come again!
