恭喜你找到新工作
gōngxǐ nǐ zhǎodào xīn gōngzuò
Congratulations on your new job
恭喜你找到新工作 (gōngxǐ nǐ zhǎodào xīn gōngzuò) is a common and warm way to congratulate someone specifically on finding a new job. It is a direct expression used to share in their good news.
What does 恭喜你找到新工作 (gōngxǐ nǐ zhǎodào xīn gōngzuò) mean?
恭喜你找到新工作 (gōngxǐ nǐ zhǎodào xīn gōngzuò) means “congratulations on your new job” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “congratulations you found new job.”
When to use it
Neutral and friendly. You can use just 恭喜你 (gōngxǐ nǐ) for a general congratulation. For more formal or written congratulations, 祝贺 (zhùhè) can be used.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “GONG-shee nee JOW-dao sheen GONG-dzwo.” The tones are first, third, third, third, fourth, first, first, fourth; because 喜你找 is three third tones in a row, the first two are said rising.
Other ways to say it
- 恭喜你gōngxǐ nǐcongratulations to you (general)
- 祝贺你zhùhè nǐcongratulate you (more formal)
- 恭喜发财gōngxǐ fācáicongratulations and be prosperous (common during Chinese New Year)
Examples
恭喜你找到新工作，真是个好消息！
gōngxǐ nǐ zhǎodào xīn gōngzuò, zhēnshi gè hǎo xiāoxi!
Congratulations on your new job, that's great news!
听说你找到新工作了，恭喜你！
tīngshuō nǐ zhǎodào xīn gōngzuò le, gōngxǐ nǐ!
I heard you found a new job, congratulations!
恭喜你，希望你在新工作一切顺利。
gōngxǐ nǐ, xīwàng nǐ zài xīn gōngzuò yíqiè shùnlì.
Congratulations, I hope everything goes well with your new job.
Pro tip: While 恭喜 (gōngxǐ) means “congratulations,” adding the specific reason like 找到新工作 (zhǎodào xīn gōngzuò) makes the congratulation more personal and heartfelt.
Related phrases
毕业快乐 · Congratulations on your graduation退休快乐 · Happy retirement恭喜你升职 · Congratulations on your promotion
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