退休快乐
tuìxiū kuàilè
Happy retirement · trad. 退休快樂
退休快乐 (tuìxiū kuàilè) is a common and warm way to wish someone a happy retirement. It is used to congratulate individuals who are leaving their jobs and entering retirement.
What does 退休快乐 (tuìxiū kuàilè) mean?
退休快乐 (tuìxiū kuàilè) means “happy retirement” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “retire happy.”
When to use it
Neutral and celebratory. It's appropriate for colleagues, friends, and family members. When speaking to someone older or in a more formal setting, you might add a respectful address like 祝您 (zhù nín, “wish you”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “TWAY-shyo KWAI-luh.” 退 falls, 休 is high and level, 快 falls, and 乐 is usually said lightly.
Other ways to say it
- 祝你退休快乐zhù nǐ tuìxiū kuàilèwish you a happy retirement
- 退休愉快tuìxiū yúkuàihappy retirement (slightly more formal)
- 祝您退休生活一帆风顺zhù nín tuìxiū shēnghuó yìfān fēngshùnwishing you a smooth and happy retirement (polite)
Examples
祝你退休快乐，享受新生活！
zhù nǐ tuìxiū kuàilè, xiǎngshòu xīn shēnghuó!
Wish you a happy retirement and enjoy your new life!
明天是王老师的退休派对，我们要说“退休快乐”！
míngtiān shì Wáng lǎoshī de tuìxiū pàiduì, wǒmen yào shuō “tuìxiū kuàilè”!
Tomorrow is Teacher Wang's retirement party, we need to say “Happy Retirement”!
希望您退休快乐，身体健康！
xīwàng nín tuìxiū kuàilè, shēntǐ jiànkāng!
We hope you have a happy retirement and good health!
Pro tip: When wishing someone a happy retirement, it's common to follow 退休快乐 with wishes for good health or enjoyment of their new leisure time.
Related phrases
毕业快乐 · Congratulations on your graduation恭喜你找到新工作 · Congratulations on your new job恭喜你升职 · Congratulations on your promotion
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