重阳节快乐
Chóngyángjié kuàilè
Happy double ninth festival · trad. 重陽節快樂
重阳节快乐 (Chóngyángjié kuàilè) is a common greeting used to wish someone a happy Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month.
What does 重阳节快乐 (Chóngyángjié kuàilè) mean?
重阳节快乐 (Chóngyángjié kuàilè) means “happy double ninth festival” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “Double Ninth Festival happy.”
When to use it
Neutral and festive. It's appropriate for greeting friends, family, and colleagues during the Double Ninth Festival. You can also add 祝你 (zhù nǐ), “wish you,” for a slightly more complete sentence.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “CHONG-yahng-jyeh KWHY-luh.” The first syllable of 快乐 (kuàilè) is a falling tone, and the second is usually said lightly (neutral tone).
Other ways to say it
- 祝你重阳节快乐zhù nǐ Chóngyángjié kuàilèwish you a happy Double Ninth Festival
- 节日快乐jiérì kuàilèhappy holiday (general)
- 重阳快乐Chóngyáng kuàilèhappy Double Ninth (shorter)
Examples
祝大家重阳节快乐！
zhù dàjiā Chóngyángjié kuàilè!
Wishing everyone a happy Double Ninth Festival!
重阳节快乐，记得登高望远哦。
Chóngyángjié kuàilè, jìde dēnggāo wàngyuǎn o.
Happy Double Ninth Festival, remember to climb high and look far!
明天就是重阳节了，提前祝你节日快乐！
míngtiān jiùshì Chóngyángjié le, tíqián zhù nǐ jiérì kuàilè!
Tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival, wishing you a happy holiday in advance!
Pro tip: The Double Ninth Festival (重阳节) is traditionally a time for climbing mountains (登高), appreciating chrysanthemums (赏菊), and honoring elders.
Related phrases
国庆节快乐 · Happy national day国庆节 · National day黄金周 · Golden week
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