How to Say Happy Birthday in Chinese
There are various expressions to celebrate birthdays in Chinese. In this guide, we will introduce you to basic phrases to say happy birthday in Chinese and expand your Chinese language skills.
How to Say Happy Birthday in Chinese?
The most common way to say Happy Birthday in Chinese is 祝你生日快乐” (zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè).
Here, we will introduce a few congratulatory phrases that can be used for family members, seniors, or loved ones.
To say happy birthday to parents in Chinese:
zhù māma shēngrì kuàile，shēntǐ jiànkàng，yǒngyuǎn kuàile，háizimen yǒngyuǎn àizhe nǐ。
祝妈妈生日快乐，身体健康，永远快乐，孩子们永远爱着你。
Happy birthday, Mom. Stay healthy and always be happy. Your children will love you forever.
yìnián yīdù de shēngrì，méiyǒu wǒ shēnbiān de shíhou xīwàng yě néng kuàikuàilèlè guò měiyīfēn měiyīmiǎo lǎobà，xīnkǔle，shēngrì kuàile。
一年一度的生日，没有我身边的时候希望也能快快乐乐过每一分每一秒. 老爸，辛苦了，生日快乐。
On this annual birthday, even though I am not by your side, I hope you can still enjoy every minute and every second happily. Dad, you’ve worked hard. Happy birthday.
To say happy birthday to teachers in Chinese:
yīnián yòu yīnián，zhēnchéng de zhùfú chuándì yǔ nǐn，zhù lǎoshī shēngrì kuàile！yuàn kāixīn，xìnfú！tiāntiān dōuyǒu hǎo xīngqǐng！
一年又一年，真诚的祝福传递与您，祝老师生日快乐！愿开心、幸福！天天都有好心情！
Year after year, sincere wishes are sent to you. Happy birthday, teacher! May you be happy and blessed! May you have a good mood every day!
To say happy birthday to friends in Chinese:
xīngxiǎng shíchéng xìngfú kuàike！shēngrì kuàile！
心想事成,幸福快乐!生日快乐!
Wishing my dear friend a happy birthday and may all your endeavors be successful!
zhù qīnàide péngyǒu shēngrì kuàile， wànshìrúyì！
祝亲爱的朋友生日快乐，万事如意！
Wishing my dear friend a happy birthday and may all your endeavors be successful!
To say happy birthday to Lover
shēngrì kuàile！wǒ ài de rěn。
生日快乐，我爱的人
Happy birthday, my beloved.
shēngrì kuàile！xīwàng nǐ yìzhǐ zài wǒshēnbiān，yǐ ǎirěn de shēnfen。
生日快乐！希望你一直在我身边，以爱人的身份。
Happy birthday! I hope you will always be by my side, as my loved one.
Birthday Song in Chinese
Just like the English version “Happy Birthday to You”, there is a Chinese version that you can practice singing along with when invited to a Chinese friend’s birthday party.
zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè〜zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè〜zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè〜zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè
祝你生日快乐〜祝你生日快乐〜祝你生日快乐〜祝你生日快乐♪
happy birthday to you~happy birthday to you~happy birthday to you~happy birthday to you
In the Chinese Version of “Happy Birthday to You”, the phrase “祝你生日快乐” (zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè) is repeated eight times. In China, the number “8” is considered an auspicious number that is highly regarded.
Apart from repeating the phrase, it is also possible to make variations in the lyrics. For example, you can change it to “祝你幸福” (zhù nǐ xìngfú) or “祝你健康” (zhù nǐ jiànkāng), expressing wishes for happiness and good health throughout the year.
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