Attending a Chinese Wedding: Phrases for Celebrating with Friends

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Attending a Chinese wedding is a unique cultural experience filled with traditions, joyous celebrations, and heartfelt moments. To help you fully participate and express your good wishes, here are some essential Mandarin phrases that will come in handy, from offering congratulations to engaging in wedding activities.

Offering Congratulations

  1. Congratulations on your wedding!

    恭喜你们结婚!

    Gōngxǐ nǐmen jiéhūn!
  2. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!

    祝你们幸福美满!

    Zhù nǐmen xìngfú měimǎn!
  3. Best wishes to the bride and groom!

    向新娘新郎致以最美好的祝愿!
    
Xiàng xīnniáng xīnláng zhìyǐ zuì měihǎo de zhùyuàn!

Participating in the Reception 

  1. This dish is delicious!

    这道菜很好吃!

    Zhè dào cài hěn hǎochī!
  2. May I propose a toast?

    我可以敬酒吗?

    Wǒ kěyǐ jìngjiǔ ma?
  3. What time does the banquet start?

    宴会几点开始?
    
Yànhuì jǐ diǎn kāishǐ?

Giving Gifts 

  1. What kind of gift is appropriate?

    什么样的礼物合适?

    Shénme yàng de lǐwù héshì?
  2. Can I give a red envelope?

    我可以送红包吗?
    
Wǒ kěyǐ sòng hóngbāo ma?
  3. How much money should I put in the red envelope?

    红包里应该放多少钱?

    Hóngbāo lǐ yīnggāi fàng duōshǎo qián?

Interacting with Other Guests

  1. How do you know the bride and groom?

    你是怎么认识新娘和新郎的?

    Nǐ shì zěnme rènshi xīnniáng hé xīnláng de?
  2. The wedding is beautiful, isn’t it?

    婚礼很美丽,不是吗?

    Hūnlǐ hěn měilì, bù shì ma?
  3. Have you tried the wedding cake?

    你尝过婚礼蛋糕了吗?
    
Nǐ chángguò hūnlǐ dàngāo le ma?

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