How to Say ‘Take care on the way.’ in Traditional Chinese
路上小心。
lù shàng xiǎo xīn
[loo shahng shyao-shin]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally, "[on the way] [be careful]." A very common and kind send-off phrase.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is classic Taiwan warmth—people often say it when someone leaves, even for a routine trip.
Phrase Breakdown
路上
lù shàng
on the way / on the road
Refers to the time or place while traveling from one place to another.
路上會很塞。
It will be very congested on the way.
Words in this phrase
路
lù
[loo]
road; route
Means road, street, or path; often used in travel or location phrases.
回家的路上很多車。
There are many cars on the way home.
上
shàng
[shahng]
on; above; in the process of
A location word meaning on or above; in phrases like 路上, it helps form a place expression.
路上有一家便利商店。
There is a convenience store on the way.
小心
xiǎo xīn
[shyao-shin]
be careful; careful
Used to warn someone to be cautious or to describe careful behavior.
晚上回家要小心。
Be careful when going home at night.
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