How to Say ‘Am leaving’ in Traditional Chinese
走了
zǒu le
[dzoh luh]
💬 Usage Tip: [走了] literally means "left / am going," but in conversation it often means "I'm heading off now."
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This doesn't necessarily mean walking—just departing. Scooter, MRT, feet… all count.
Phrase Breakdown
走
zǒu
[dzoh]
to leave; to go
In conversation, 走 often means to leave or head off, not just to walk.
時間不早了，我要走。
It is getting late, so I should go.
了
le
[luh]
completed action particle; change of state
A common particle showing a new situation, completion, or softening the tone.
下雨了，我們快回家吧。
It has started raining, so let's go home quickly.
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