Introduction to Happy Birthday in Chinese
What is Happy Birthday in Chinese?
In Chinese, "Happy Birthday" translates to "生日快乐" (shēng rì kuài lè). 再读一次，就是“生日快乐”。"生日" translates to "birthday" and "快乐" means "happy or joyful". A literal translation of “生日快乐” would be “Birthday Happy”, but in idiomatic English, the correct order would be “Happy Birthday”.
Pinyin of Happy Birthday
Pinyin (拼音，pīn yīn) is the romanization of Chinese characters. It's used to guide the pronunciation of Chinese characters.
- 生日: shēng rì
- 快乐: kuài lè
Common phrases that include Happy Birthday
Let's take a look at some common phrases that include "生日快乐" and learn how to use this in context.
- 今天是我生日，祝我生日快乐。: Jīn tiān shì wǒ shēng rì , zhù wǒ shēng rì kuài lè. (Today is my birthday, wish me a happy birthday.)
- 生日快乐，愿你一切顺利。: Shēng rì kuài lè , yuàn nǐ yī qiè shùn lì. (Happy birthday, wish you all the best.)
- 祝你生日快乐，身体健康。: Zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lè , shēn tǐ jiàn kāng. (Happy birthday, wish you good health.)
So, next time you meet a Chinese friend or someone who understands Chinese on his or her birthday, now you know how to wish them a "Happy Birthday"!
We hope this introductory article helps you understand the meaning, usage, and context of wishing someone "Happy Birthday" in Chinese. Learning a new language opens incredible doors to understanding different cultures and communicating effectively. So keep practicing and exploring new phrases!
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