Take Care

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: Goodbye, look after yourself.

保重,照顾好自己
Adiós, cuídate.
お元気で、気をつけてね
잘 가, 몸 조심해

Warm farewell expressing concern for the other person's wellbeing.

温暖的告别语,表达对对方身体健康的关心。
Despedida cálida que expresa preocupación por el bienestar de la otra persona.
相手の健康や安全を気遣う温かい別れの挨拶です。
상대방의 안녕을 걱정하는 따뜻한 작별 인사.

Examples

  1. Take care!
    保重!
    ¡Cuídate!
    気をつけてね!
    몸 조심해!
  2. Take care of yourself.
    照顾好自己。
    Cuídate mucho.
    体に気をつけてね。
    몸 잘 챙겨.
  3. Take care, see you soon.
    保重,回头见。
    Cuídate, nos vemos pronto.
    気をつけてね、またすぐに。
    몸 조심해, 곧 또 보자.

Pronunciation

/teɪk keə/

Usage Guide

Context: parting

Tone: warm, caring

✓ Do Say

  • Take care!
    保重!
    ¡Cuídate!
    気をつけてね!
    몸 조심해!

✗ Don't Say

  • Expresses genuine care
    表达真挚的关心
    Expresa preocupación genuina
    本心からの気遣いを表します
    진심 어린 배려를 표현하는 말

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

Standard English farewell expressing care.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Variations

Take careTake care of yourself

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