Birthday Party: Phrases for Celebrating and Receiving Gifts

Friday, March 28, 2025

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

  1. 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.
  2. The party will start at 6 PM.
    派对晚上六点开始。
    Pàiduì wǎnshàng liù diǎn kāishǐ.
  3. Please join us to celebrate!
    请来一起庆祝吧！
    Qǐng lái yīqǐ qìngzhù ba!

Celebrating at the Party

  1. Happy Birthday!
    生日快乐！
    Shēngrì kuàilè!
  2. Let’s sing the birthday song.
    我们来唱生日歌吧。
    Wǒmen lái chàng shēngrì gē ba.
  3. 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

  1. Thank you for the gift!
    谢谢你的礼物！
    Xièxiè nǐ de lǐwù!
  2. This is so thoughtful of you.
    你真是太贴心了。
    Nǐ zhēn shì tài tiēxīn le.
  3. I really like it!
    我真的很喜欢！
    Wǒ zhēn de hěn xǐhuān!

Giving Gifts

  1. I hope you like this gift.
    希望你会喜欢这个礼物。
    Xīwàng nǐ huì xǐhuān zhège lǐwù.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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