English–Chinese
“leave without saying goodbye” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbù cí ér bié
Example
他昨天不辞而别，大家都很担心。tā zuó tiān bù cí ér bié dà jiā dōu hěn dān xīn
He left without saying goodbye yesterday, and everyone was worried.
How to say “leave without saying goodbye” in Chinese
“Leave without saying goodbye” in Chinese is 不辞而别 (bù cí ér bié).
A sudden exit that leaves companions looking for the missing person instead of hearing a farewell.
Example sentences with 不辞而别
会议进行到一半，他悄然不辞而别。huì yì jìn xíng dào yí bàn tā qiǎo rán bù cí ér bié
He quietly left halfway through the meeting without saying goodbye.
Tips for using 不辞而别
- In everyday Chinese, this idiom often carries criticism or concern, so it describes an abrupt departure rather than a neutral change of travel plans.