How to Say ‘Happy birthday’ in Simplified Chinese
祝你们生日快乐
zhù nǐ men shēng rì kuài lè
[zhù nǐmen shēngrì kuàilè]
🇨🇳 In China: Staff might say [祝你生日快乐] to one diner, but saying it to the whole group is less likely unless several people are celebrating. In many restaurants, a practical offer sounds more natural than a spoken birthday greeting.
Phrase Breakdown
祝
zhù
[zhù]
wish
To express a desire for the happiness or success of someone.
祝你们生日快乐，愿所有的愿望成真。
Wish you all a happy birthday, may all your wishes come true.
你们
nǐ men
[nǐmen]
you (plural)
Refers to the listener(s), multiple people.
祝你们生日快乐！
Wish you all a happy birthday!
生日快乐
shēng rì kuài lè
[shēngrì kuàilè]
happy birthday
A greeting used to wish someone happiness on their birthday.
祝你们生日快乐，享受派对！
Happy birthday to you, enjoy the party!
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