How do Chinese callers typically end conversations

Chinese callers typically end phone conversations with certain polite and culturally appropriate expressions that emphasize mutual agreement, relationship maintenance, and respect. Common ways to close a phone call in Chinese often include some repetition and formulaic phrases that signal the intent to end the call while preserving social harmony. Examples include phrases equivalent to “Then, let’s leave it at that” 就这样吧 (jiù zhèyàng ba), “Okay” 好 (hǎo), or “Alright” 行 (xíng). Call closings may also involve expressions of good wishes or relations, such as saying goodbye warmly or indicating future contact.

The closing can vary depending on whether the conversation is a casual catch-up or with a specific purpose. In more formal or service-oriented contexts, clearer signals of closing are used to ensure mutual understanding and agreement to end the conversation. Overall, Chinese telephone closings tend to be more complex and relationally focused compared to some Western conventions, reflecting the cultural value on maintaining harmony and relational ties in communication. ¹

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