How to Say ‘Get home safe!’ in Traditional Chinese
路上小心！
lù shàng xiǎo xīn
[lù shàng xiǎoxīn]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Taiwanese people routinely say this to anyone heading home, as a caring send-off, especially at night or when the person is riding a scooter.
Phrase Breakdown
路
lù
[lù]
road; way
A road or route; with 上 it means 'on the way'.
這條路很長。
This road is very long.
上
shàng
[shàng]
on
Indicating location or position above.
書桌上擺著一本書。
There is a book on the desk.
小心
xiǎo xīn
[xiǎoxīn]
be careful; take care
Used to warn or wish someone safety.
下雨了，開車要小心。
It's raining, be careful driving.
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