How to Say ‘Drive safely.’ in Traditional Chinese
路上小心。
lù shàng xiǎo xīn
[loo shahng shyao shin]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is a common caring send-off in Taiwan, including after phone calls. Even if the person isn't literally driving, it can broadly mean "take care on your way."
Phrase Breakdown
路上
lù shàng
on the way / on the road
Refers to the time or place while traveling.
路上很塞。
The road is very congested.
Words in this phrase
路
lù
[loo]
road; route
Refers to the journey or travel route in this sentence.
路上小心。，如果會晚到請先通知我們。
Take care on the way. If you will be late, please inform us first.
上
shàng
[shahng]
on; above
Part of the phrase meaning 'on the way.'
路上小心。，餐廳這邊會幫您留位到七點半。
Take care on the way. We will hold your table here until 7:30.
小心
xiǎo xīn
[shyao shin]
be careful; take care
A polite way to wish someone safety during travel.
路上小心。，我們期待您準時到店。
Take care on the way. We look forward to your arriving at the restaurant on time.
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