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How to Say “Happy halloween” in Chinese

万圣节快乐
Wànshèngjié kuàilè
Happy halloween · trad. 萬聖節快樂
A child grins in a whimsical face-paint costume, illustrating “happy halloween” in Chinese: 万圣节快乐 (Wànshèngjié kuàilè)

万圣节快乐 (Wànshèngjié kuàilè) is the standard greeting used to wish someone a happy Halloween. It is a direct translation of “Happy Halloween” and is commonly used during the holiday.

What does 万圣节快乐 (Wànshèngjié kuàilè) mean?

万圣节快乐 (Wànshèngjié kuàilè) means “happy halloween” in English.

When to use it

Neutral and festive. This is the common way to greet people during Halloween. Similar greetings are used for other holidays by replacing the holiday name.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “WAN-shung-jyeh KWHY-luh.” The tones are falling, falling, rising, falling, neutral.

Other ways to say it

  • 圣诞节快乐Shèngdànjié kuàilèHappy Christmas
  • 新年快乐xīnnián kuàilèHappy New Year
  • 生日快乐shēngrì kuàilèHappy Birthday

Examples

祝你万圣节快乐!
zhù nǐ Wànshèngjié kuàilè!
Wish you a happy Halloween!
万圣节快乐,别忘了要糖果!
Wànshèngjié kuàilè, bié wàngle yào tángguǒ!
Happy Halloween, don't forget to get candy!
万圣节快乐!你今晚打扮成什么?
Wànshèngjié kuàilè! nǐ jīnwǎn dǎbàn chéng shénme?
Happy Halloween! What are you dressing up as tonight?

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Pro tip: The structure “holiday + 快乐” (kuàilè) is a versatile way to create greetings for many celebrations, like “生日快乐” (Happy Birthday) or “新年快乐” (Happy New Year).

Related phrases

感恩节快乐 · Happy thanksgiving圣诞快乐 · Merry christmas新年快乐 · Happy new year
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