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How to Say “Happy mid-autumn festival” in Chinese

中秋节快乐
Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè
Happy mid-autumn festival · trad. 中秋節快樂
A family shares round pastries under a bright night sky, illustrating “happy mid-autumn festival” in Chinese: 中秋节快乐 (Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè)

中秋节快乐 (Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè) is a common greeting used to wish someone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. It is typically said during the festival period, which celebrates family reunion and harvest.

What does 中秋节快乐 (Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè) mean?

中秋节快乐 (Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè) means “happy mid-autumn festival” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “Mid-Autumn Festival happy.”

When to use it

Neutral and widely used. It is appropriate for all situations, from family gatherings to formal greetings. A common reply is also 中秋节快乐.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “JONG-chyo-JYEH KWAI-luh.” 中 and 秋 are high and level, 节 rises, 快 falls, and 乐 is usually said lightly.

Other ways to say it

  • 节日快乐jiérì kuàilèhappy festival
  • 新年快乐xīnnián kuàilèhappy New Year
  • 生日快乐shēngrì kuàilèhappy birthday

Examples

祝你中秋节快乐!
zhù nǐ Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè!
Wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
中秋节快乐,我们一起吃月饼吧。
Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè, wǒmen yìqǐ chī yuèbǐng ba.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, let's eat mooncakes together.
中秋节快乐,祝你和家人团圆。
Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè, zhù nǐ hé jiārén tuányuán.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, wishing you and your family reunion.

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Pro tip: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunion, often celebrated by eating mooncakes and admiring the full moon.

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