Celebrating a birthday in China often involves traditions that blend Western and Chinese customs. Whether you're hosting a party, attending one, or receiving gifts, knowing the right phrases can make the experience more enjoyable and culturally appropriate.
Inviting Friends to the Birthday Party
- You are invited to my birthday party.
欢迎来参加我的生日派对。
Huānyíng lái cānjiā wǒ de shēngrì pàiduì. - The party will start at 6 PM.
派对晚上六点开始。
Pàiduì wǎnshàng liù diǎn kāishǐ. - Please join us to celebrate!
请来一起庆祝吧！
Qǐng lái yīqǐ qìngzhù ba!
Celebrating at the Party
- Happy Birthday!
生日快乐！
Shēngrì kuàilè! - Let’s sing the birthday song.
我们来唱生日歌吧。
Wǒmen lái chàng shēngrì gē ba. - Make a wish before you blow out the candles.
吹蜡烛之前许个愿吧。
Chuī làzhú zhīqián xǔ gè yuàn ba.
Receiving Gifts
- Thank you for the gift!
谢谢你的礼物！
Xièxiè nǐ de lǐwù! - This is so thoughtful of you.
你真是太贴心了。
Nǐ zhēn shì tài tiēxīn le. - I really like it!
我真的很喜欢！
Wǒ zhēn de hěn xǐhuān!
Giving Gifts
- I hope you like this gift.
希望你会喜欢这个礼物。
Xīwàng nǐ huì xǐhuān zhège lǐwù. - This is something special I picked for you.
这是我特意为你选的。
Zhè shì wǒ tèyì wèi nǐ xuǎn de. - It’s a little something for your birthday.
这是我送你的生日小礼物。
Zhè shì wǒ sòng nǐ de shēngrì xiǎo lǐwù.
Expressing Gratitude After the Party
- Thank you all for coming to my birthday party.
谢谢大家来参加我的生日派对。
Xièxiè dàjiā lái cānjiā wǒ de shēngrì pàiduì. - I had a great time with you.
和你们在一起，我玩得很开心。
Hé nǐmen zài yīqǐ, wǒ wán de hěn kāixīn. - Thanks for making my birthday special.
谢谢你们让我过了一个特别的生日。
Xièxiè nǐmen ràng wǒ guò le yī gè tèbié de shēngrì.