结婚纪念日快乐
jiéhūn jìniànrì kuàilè
Happy anniversary · trad. 結婚紀念日快樂
结婚纪念日快乐 (jiéhūn jìniànrì kuàilè) is the standard way to say 'Happy Wedding Anniversary' in Mandarin Chinese. It is used to congratulate a couple on their wedding anniversary.
What does 结婚纪念日快乐 (jiéhūn jìniànrì kuàilè) mean?
结婚纪念日快乐 (jiéhūn jìniànrì kuàilè) means “happy anniversary” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “happy marriage anniversary.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It is appropriate for friends, family, or colleagues. For a more general 'Happy Anniversary,' you can say 纪念日快乐 (jìniànrì kuàilè).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “jyeh-HWUN JEE-nyen-rrr KWAI-luh.” 结 rises and 婚 is high and level; 纪, 念 and 日 all fall sharply; 快 falls, and 乐 is usually said lightly.
Other ways to say it
- 纪念日快乐jìniànrì kuàilèhappy anniversary (general)
- 生日快乐shēngrì kuàilèhappy birthday
- 新婚快乐xīnhūn kuàilèhappy new marriage (for newlyweds)
Examples
祝你们结婚纪念日快乐！
zhù nǐmen jiéhūn jìniànrì kuàilè!
Wishing you a happy wedding anniversary!
结婚纪念日快乐，亲爱的爸妈！
jiéhūn jìniànrì kuàilè, qīn'àide bàmā!
Happy wedding anniversary, dear Mom and Dad!
他们每年都会庆祝结婚纪念日。
tāmen měinián dōu huì qìngzhù jiéhūn jìniànrì.
They celebrate their wedding anniversary every year.
Pro tip: The phrase combines 结婚 (jiéhūn, 'to marry'), 纪念日 (jìniànrì, 'anniversary day'), and 快乐 (kuàilè, 'happy'). While 纪念日 can be used for other anniversaries, adding 结婚 specifies a wedding anniversary.
Related phrases
新婚快乐 · Congratulations on your wedding恭喜喜得贵子 · Congratulations on your new baby恭喜 · Congratulations
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