节日快乐
jiérì kuàile
Festival wishes · trad. 節日快樂
节日快乐 (jiérì kuàilè) is a common and versatile phrase to wish someone a "happy festival" or "happy holiday" in Mandarin Chinese. It can be used for general celebrations or as a template for specific festival greetings.
What does 节日快乐 (jiérì kuàile) mean?
节日快乐 (jiérì kuàile) means “festival wishes” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “festival happy.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. While 节日快乐 is general, it's more common to use the specific festival name followed by 快乐 (kuàilè) for major holidays, e.g., 新年快乐 (Happy New Year). To reply, simply say 谢谢 (xièxie, "thank you") or return the wish with 节日快乐.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "jee-err-ruh kwai-luh." The first syllable of 快乐 (kuàilè) is a falling tone, and the second is often said lightly (neutral tone).
Other ways to say it
- 新年快乐xīnnián kuàileHappy New Year
- 圣诞快乐shèngdàn kuàileMerry Christmas
- 中秋快乐Zhōngqiū kuàileHappy Mid-Autumn Festival
Examples
祝你节日快乐！
zhù nǐ jiérì kuàile!
Wishing you a happy festival!
节日快乐！我们一起庆祝吧。
jiérì kuàile! wǒmen yìqǐ qìngzhù ba.
Happy holidays! Let's celebrate together.
希望你和家人节日快乐。
xīwàng nǐ hé jiārén jiérì kuàile.
Hope you and your family have a happy holiday.
Pro tip: While 节日快乐 is correct, native speakers usually prefer to use the specific festival name, such as 春节快乐 (Happy Spring Festival) or 国庆快乐 (Happy National Day), for a more direct and personal greeting.
Related phrases
生日祝福 · Birthday wishes生日愿望 · Birthday wish祝您生日快乐 · Birthday wishes for elderly
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