元宵节快乐
Yuánxiāojié kuàilè
Happy lantern festival · trad. 元宵節快樂
元宵节快乐 (Yuánxiāojié kuàilè) is a common greeting used to wish someone a happy Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
What does 元宵节快乐 (Yuánxiāojié kuàilè) mean?
元宵节快乐 (Yuánxiāojié kuàilè) means “happy lantern festival” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and festive. It's appropriate for greeting friends, family, and acquaintances during the Lantern Festival. Similar to other holiday greetings like 新年快乐.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “yoo-AHN-shyao-JYEH KWAH-luh.” The first three syllables have rising, level, and rising tones respectively, followed by a falling tone and a light neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 祝你元宵节快乐zhù nǐ Yuánxiāojié kuàilèWish you a happy Lantern Festival
- 新年快乐xīnnián kuàilèHappy New Year
- 生日快乐shēngrì kuàilèHappy Birthday
Examples
元宵节快乐！祝你和家人幸福安康。
Yuánxiāojié kuàilè! zhù nǐ hé jiārén xìngfú ānkāng.
Happy Lantern Festival! Wishing you and your family happiness and well-being.
朋友们，元宵节快乐！别忘了吃元宵。
péngyoumen, Yuánxiāojié kuàilè! bié wàngle chī yuánxiāo.
Friends, Happy Lantern Festival! Don't forget to eat tangyuan.
每年农历正月十五是元宵节，大家都会说“元宵节快乐”。
měinián nónglì zhēngyuè shíwǔ shì Yuánxiāojié, dàjiā dōu huì shuō "Yuánxiāojié kuàilè".
Every year on the 15th day of the first lunar month is the Lantern Festival, and everyone says “Happy Lantern Festival.”
Pro tip: The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, and it's traditional to eat tangyuan (汤圆) or yuanxiao (元宵), which are glutinous rice balls.
Related phrases
元宵节 · Lantern festival汤圆 · Sweet rice balls (tang yuan)端午节快乐 · Happy dragon boat festival
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