国庆节快乐
Guóqìngjié kuàilè
Happy national day · trad. 國慶節快樂
国庆节快乐 (Guóqìngjié kuàilè) is a common greeting used to wish someone a happy National Day, which is celebrated annually on October 1st in China. It is a festive expression for the national holiday.
What does 国庆节快乐 (Guóqìngjié kuàilè) mean?
国庆节快乐 (Guóqìngjié kuàilè) means “happy national day” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “National Day happy.”
When to use it
Neutral and festive. It is appropriate for all situations when greeting someone during the National Day period. A common reply is 谢谢 (xièxie), “thank you.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “GWOR-ching-jyeh KWHY-luh.” The tones are 2-4-2-4-4, with the final 乐 often said with a neutral tone in casual speech.
Other ways to say it
- 国庆快乐Guóqìng kuàilèHappy National Day (shorter)
- 祝你国庆节快乐zhù nǐ Guóqìngjié kuàilèWish you a happy National Day
- 节日快乐jiérì kuàilèHappy holiday (general)
Examples
祝大家国庆节快乐！
zhù dàjiā Guóqìngjié kuàilè!
Happy National Day, everyone!
国庆节快乐！假期愉快！
Guóqìngjié kuàilè! jiàqī yúkuài!
Happy National Day! Have a good holiday!
国庆节快乐，我们一起去旅行吧。
Guóqìngjié kuàilè, wǒmen yīqǐ qù lǚxíng ba.
Happy National Day, let's travel together.
Pro tip: National Day (国庆节) falls on October 1st and marks the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a major public holiday, often extended to a week-long “Golden Week.”
Related phrases
国庆节 · National day黄金周 · Golden week重阳节快乐 · Happy double ninth festival
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