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How to Say “Happy mid-autumn festival to you and your family” in Chinese

祝你和家人中秋节快乐
zhù nǐ hé jiārén Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè
Happy mid-autumn festival to you and your family · trad. 祝你和家人中秋節快樂
An adult presents a gift of festive pastries to a relative, illustrating “happy mid-autumn festival to you and your family” in Chinese: 祝你和家人中秋节快乐 (zhù nǐ hé jiārén Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè)

祝你和家人中秋节快乐 (zhù nǐ hé jiārén Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè) is a warm and common greeting used to wish someone and their family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

What does 祝你和家人中秋节快乐 (zhù nǐ hé jiārén Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè) mean?

祝你和家人中秋节快乐 (zhù nǐ hé jiārén Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè) means “happy mid-autumn festival to you and your family” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “wish you and family Mid-Autumn Festival happy.”

When to use it

Formal and warm. This is a standard greeting for the Mid-Autumn Festival. A simpler greeting is 中秋节快乐 (Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè), “Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.”

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “joo nee huh jyah-ren jong-cho-jyeh kwai-luh.” The tones are mostly falling and rising, with 节 (jié) being a rising tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 中秋节快乐Zhōngqiūjié kuàilèHappy Mid-Autumn Festival
  • 祝大家中秋节快乐zhù dàjiā Zhōngqiūjié kuàilèHappy Mid-Autumn Festival everyone
  • 中秋快乐Zhōngqiū kuàilèHappy Mid-Autumn (casual)

Examples

祝你和家人中秋节快乐!希望你们团圆幸福。
zhù nǐ hé jiārén Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè! xīwàng nǐmen tuányuán xìngfú.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to you and your family! Hope you have a happy reunion.
中秋节快到了,祝你和家人中秋节快乐!
Zhōngqiūjié kuài dào le, zhù nǐ hé jiārén Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè!
The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, happy Mid-Autumn Festival to you and your family!
谢谢你的月饼,也祝你中秋节快乐!
xièxie nǐ de yuèbǐng, yě zhù nǐ Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè!
Thank you for your mooncakes, and happy Mid-Autumn Festival to you too!
Pro tip: It's customary to send this greeting around the Mid-Autumn Festival, especially when exchanging mooncakes or gathering with loved ones.

Related phrases

中秋节快乐 · Happy mid-autumn festival中秋节 · Mid-autumn festival月饼 · Mooncake
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