端午节快乐
Duānwǔjié kuàilè
Happy dragon boat festival · trad. 端午節快樂
端午节快乐 (Duānwǔjié kuàilè) is the standard greeting used to wish someone a happy Dragon Boat Festival. It is commonly said during the festival period.
What does 端午节快乐 (Duānwǔjié kuàilè) mean?
端午节快乐 (Duānwǔjié kuàilè) means “happy dragon boat festival” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “Dragon Boat Festival happy.”
When to use it
Neutral and festive. It's appropriate for all social situations during the Dragon Boat Festival. You can also add 祝你 (zhù nǐ), meaning “wish you,” before it for a slightly more formal or complete sentence.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “DWAHN-woo-jyeh KWHY-luh.” The first three syllables have distinct tones, while 乐 (lè) is often said with a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 节日快乐jiérì kuàilèhappy festival (general)
- 新年快乐xīnnián kuàilèhappy New Year
- 生日快乐shēngrì kuàilèhappy birthday
Examples
祝大家端午节快乐！
zhù dàjiā Duānwǔjié kuàilè!
Wishing everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival!
端午节快乐，记得吃粽子哦！
Duānwǔjié kuàilè, jìde chī zòngzi o!
Happy Dragon Boat Festival, remember to eat zongzi!
端午节快乐！你们家今年包粽子吗？
Duānwǔjié kuàilè! nǐmen jiā jīnnián bāo zòngzi ma?
Happy Dragon Boat Festival! Is your family making zongzi this year?
Pro tip: The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the traditional Chinese calendar, and eating zongzi (粽子, sticky rice dumplings) is a key tradition.
Related phrases
元宵节快乐 · Happy lantern festival春节快乐 · Happy china year节日快乐 · Festival wishes
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