{"id":1847,"date":"2022-03-16T17:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maayot.com\/blog\/?p=1847"},"modified":"2023-08-15T12:52:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T04:52:46","slug":"happy-birthday-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maayot.com\/blog\/happy-birthday-in-chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"Wish Them Right: How to Say ‘Happy Birthday’ in Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Birthday is one of the most exciting days throughout the year for most people, and China is no exception. It is a special occasion in everyone’s life that doesn\u2019t not only represent the birth of a person but also a mother\u2019s suffering day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we will introduce the phrases commonly used by the Chinese about “Happy Birthday.” Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phrases To Use On Birthday Celebrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Besides \u201cHappy Birthday \u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50 (Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8)\u201d, there are many other words we use during the birthday celebrations. You\u2019ll also find some interesting phrases we use in Chinese, like \u201c\u5bff\u661f (Sh\u00f2u Xing)\u201d or \u5bff\u9762 (Sh\u00f2u Mi\u00e0n).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. \u795d\u4f60\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50 (Zh\u00f9 N\u01d0 Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHappy Birthday\u201d is the most general word to congratulate people. The common Chinese word used to congratulate someone for his birthday is \u201c\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50 (Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first part of this expression is \u201c\u751f\u65e5(Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec)\u201d means \u201cBirthday\u201d and the second part \u201c\u5feb\u4e50 (Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8)\u201d means \u201cHappy.\u201d Thus, to wish your Chinese friends \u201cHappy Birthday \u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50 (Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8)\u201d is one of the most useful phrases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, we will use wishing phrases like  “wish” or “hope” accompanying the word “Happy Birthday.” The word “\u795d” (Zh\u00f9) literally means “wish” or “hope,” and \u201c\u4f60 (N\u01d0)\u201d means \u201cYou\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Wish you a happy birthday! 
\u795d\u4f60\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50
(Zh\u00f9 N\u01d0 Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


B: Thank you!
\u8c22\u8c22\uff01
(Xi\u00e8 xi\u00e8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"assorted-color<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. \u751f\u65e5\u613f\u671b(Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Yu\u00e0n W\u00e0ng)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When talking about birthday, the most common topic is “Birthday Wishes,” which means “\u751f\u65e5\u613f\u671b(Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Yu\u00e0n W\u00e0ng).\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u201c\u613f\u201d(Yu\u00e0n) is actually similar to “\u795d” (Zh\u00f9), which is \u201chope\u201d or \u201cwish.\u201d When the word \u201c\u613f\u201d (Yu\u00e0n) is combined with \u201c\u671b\u201d(W\u00e0ng), it means \u201cwishes,\u201d \u201caspiration\u201d or \u201chope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May all your birthday wishes come true!
\u613f\u4f60\u751f\u65e5\u613f\u671b\u90fd\u5b9e\u73b0! 
(Yu\u00e0n N\u01d0 Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Yu\u00e0n W\u00e0ng Do\u016b Sh\u00ed Xi\u00e0n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. \u751f\u65e5\u6d3e\u5bf9 (Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec P\u00e0i Du\u00ec)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When speaking of birthdays, the most exciting thing is ways to celebrate. Nowadays, people love having a birthday party, especially teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u201c\u6d3e(P\u00e0i)\u201d in Chinese means \u201cSend\u201d or \u201cArrange.\u201d Whereas the word \u201c\u5bf9(Du\u00ec)\u201d can be used as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and others. In English, \u201c\u5bf9(Du\u00ec)\u201d means \u201cFor,\u201d \u201cAbout,\u201d \u201cYeah\u201d, or \u201cYes\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u6d3e\u5bf9 (P\u00e0i Du\u00ec) literally means \u201c Party \u201d. It is a social event often organized in someone\u2019s house, at which people enjoy themselves with several activities. For instance, playing, eating, dancing, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to join Jane’s birthday party?
\u4f60\u6709\u5174\u8da3\u53c2\u52a0Jane\u7684\u751f\u65e5\u6d3e\u5bf9\u5417?
(N\u01d0 Y\u01d2u X\u00ecng Q\u00f9 C\u0101n Ji\u0101 Jane De Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec P\u00e0i Du\u00ec Ma?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. \u751f\u65e5\u793c\u7269 (Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec L\u01d0 W\u00f9) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Along with birthday wishes, a common way of blessing is to give a birthday present. People always take a chance to give a birthday gift for someone to express their love and blessing at a birthday party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u201c\u793c(L\u01d0)\u201d means \u201cPresent\u201d or \u201cGift.\u201d But in Chinese, we often combine it with the word \u201c\u7269\u201d(W\u00f9) to make it a noun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is his birthday present. 
\u90a3\u662f\u4ed6\u7684\u751f\u65e5\u793c\u7269\u3002
(N\u00e0 Sh\u00ec Sh\u01d4 Y\u00fa T\u0101 De Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec L\u01d0 W\u00f9.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. \u751f\u65e5\u86cb\u7cd5 (Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec D\u00e0n G\u0101o)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the cake is indispensable at the birthday party. Both of the words, when separated, are nouns. The meaning of \u201c\u86cb(D\u00e0n)\u201d in English is \u201cEgg,\u201d and the word \u201c\u7cd5(G\u0101o)\u201d means \u201cCake.\u201d When those two words are combined, it means \u201cCake.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re going to bake a birthday cake.
\u6211\u4eec\u8981\u53bb\u70d8\u57f9\u4e00\u4e2a\u751f\u65e5\u86cb\u7cd5\u3002
(W\u01d2 Men Y\u00e0o Q\u00f9 H\u014dng P\u00e9i Y\u012b G\u00e8 Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec D\u00e0n G\u0101o.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"birthday<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. \u5bff\u661f(Sh\u00f2u Xing)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The essential character is our birthday boy\/ birthday girl when talking about birthdays. In Chinese, we call this person \u201c\u5bff\u661f(Sh\u00f2u Xing).\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, English words have many meanings and ways to use them. And it\u2019s the same in Chinese! The word \u201c\u5bff(Sh\u00f2u)\u201d is a noun meaning \u201cLongevity.\u201d Whereas the word \u201c\u661f(Xing)\u201d could be a noun that means \u201cStar\u201d or \u201cWeeks\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u5bff\u661f(Sh\u00f2u Xing)\u201d is a noun we use to mention the person whose birthday is being celebrated. Literally, it means god of longevity. That is what we wish the person for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, where’s the birthday girl?
\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u5bff\u661f\u5728\u54ea\u91cc\uff1f
(W\u01d2 Men De Sh\u00f2u Xing Z\u00e0i N\u01ce L\u01d0?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHere’s the birthday girl!\u201d 
\u8fd9\u662f\u6211\u4eec\u7684\u5bff\u661f!\u201d 
(Zh\u00e8 Sh\u00ec W\u01d2 Men De Sh\u00f2u Xing!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. \u5bff\u9762 (Sh\u00f2u Mi\u00e0n)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In China, \u5bff\u9762(Sh\u00f2u Mi\u00e0n) is the most important food when celebrating someone\u2019s birthday. It has a special origin, which after eating the noodles, you will gain more longevity. That is why people refer to it as \u201cLongevity Noodles\u201d in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u5bff(Sh\u00f2u) is a noun meaning \u201cLongevity.\u201d Besides, the word \u9762 (Mi\u00e0n) has various meanings, such as \u201cFace,\u201d \u201cSurface,\u201d or \u201cFlour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Chinese birthday, the longevity noodles are essential food.
\u534e\u4eba\u5e86\u751f\u65f6\uff0c\u5bff\u9762\u662f\u5fc5\u4e0d\u53ef\u5c11\u7684\u98df\u7269\u3002
(Hu\u00e1 R\u00e9n Q\u00ecng Sh\u0113ng Sh\u00f2u Mi\u00e0n Sh\u00ec B\u00ec B\u00f9 K\u011b Sh\u01ceo De Sh\u00ed W\u00f9.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Wishes on Birthday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have many other ways to wish someone a \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d in Chinese. It has different expressions depending on the age and the gender of the person you\u2019re addressing. Some of the most common ones are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"boy<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Children <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wish you a Happy Birthday and better progress in your study.
\u795d\u4f60\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50, \u5b66\u4e1a\u8fdb\u6b65! 
(Zh\u00f9 N\u01d0 Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8, Xu\u00e9 Y\u00e8 J\u00ecn B\u00f9!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Friend <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wish you a Happy Birthday. Stay happy every day!
\u795d\u4f60\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50, \u5929\u5929\u5f00\u5fc3\u3002
(Zh\u00f9 N\u01d0 Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8,Ti\u0101n Ti\u0101n K\u0101i X\u012bn.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Young Girl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wish you a Happy Birthday and eternal youth!
\u795d\u4f60\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50, \u9752\u6625\u6c38\u9a7b\u3002
(Zh\u00f9 N\u01d0 Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8, Q\u012bng Ch\u016bn Y\u01d2ng Zh\u00f9.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Older People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wish you a Happy Birthday and more longevity.
\u795d\u4f60\u751f\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50,\u957f\u547d\u767e\u5c81\u3002
(Zh\u00f9 N\u01d0 Sh\u0113ng R\u00ec Ku\u00e0i L\u00e8, Ch\u00e1ng M\u00ecng B\u01cei Su\u00ec.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Birthday is an important day for everyone in the world. That is why we prepared this article for you. After going through this article, we believe you\u2019ve learned the important phrases to wish someone Happy Birthday. Whether your parents, lover, or friends, using Chinese birthday wish for them would definitely light up their birthdays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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