新婚快乐
xīnhūn kuàilè
Congratulations on your wedding · trad. 新婚快樂
新婚快乐 (xīnhūn kuàilè) is a common and heartfelt way to congratulate a couple on their wedding. It literally means "happy new marriage" and is used to wish newlyweds joy and happiness.
What does 新婚快乐 (xīnhūn kuàilè) mean?
新婚快乐 (xīnhūn kuàilè) means “congratulations on your wedding” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “happy new marriage.”
When to use it
Neutral and warm. It's appropriate for almost any wedding-related congratulation, whether spoken or written. For a more formal or general congratulation, you could use 恭喜 (gōngxǐ), "congratulations."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “sheen-HWUN KWAI-luh.” 新 and 婚 are both high, level first tones; 快 falls sharply; 乐 is usually said lightly.
Other ways to say it
- 恭喜gōngxǐcongratulations (general)
- 百年好合bǎi nián hǎo héMay you live happily together for a hundred years (wedding blessing)
- 永浴爱河yǒng yù ài héMay you forever be immersed in the river of love (wedding blessing)
Examples
祝你们新婚快乐！
zhù nǐmen xīn hūn kuàilè!
Wishing you a happy wedding!
新婚快乐，白头偕老！
xīn hūn kuàilè, bái tóu xié lǎo!
Happy wedding, may you grow old together!
恭喜你们结婚了，新婚快乐！
gōngxǐ nǐmen jiéhūn le, xīn hūn kuàilè!
Congratulations on your marriage, happy wedding!
Pro tip: 新婚快乐 is specifically for wedding congratulations, not for general happiness or other celebrations.
Related phrases
结婚纪念日快乐 · Happy anniversary恭喜喜得贵子 · Congratulations on your new baby恭喜 · Congratulations
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