感恩节快乐
Gǎn'ēnjié kuàilè
Happy thanksgiving · trad. 感恩節快樂
感恩节快乐 (Gǎn'ēnjié kuàilè) is the standard and most common way to say "Happy Thanksgiving" in Mandarin Chinese. It is used to extend good wishes to others during the Thanksgiving holiday.
What does 感恩节快乐 (Gǎn'ēnjié kuàilè) mean?
感恩节快乐 (Gǎn'ēnjié kuàilè) means “happy thanksgiving” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “Thanksgiving Day happy.”
When to use it
Neutral and festive. This is a direct holiday greeting. Other holiday greetings often follow the same pattern, such as 圣诞节快乐 (Shèngdànjié kuàilè) for "Merry Christmas."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “gahn-UHN-jyeh kwai-luh.” The first syllable of 快乐, 快, has a falling tone, and 乐 is usually said lightly.
Other ways to say it
- 圣诞节快乐Shèngdànjié kuàilèMerry Christmas
- 新年快乐xīnnián kuàilèHappy New Year
- 生日快乐shēngrì kuàilèHappy Birthday
Examples
感恩节快乐！
gǎn'ēnjié kuàilè!
Happy Thanksgiving!
祝大家感恩节快乐！
zhù dàjiā gǎn'ēnjié kuàilè!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
感恩节快乐，别忘了吃火鸡！
gǎn'ēnjié kuàilè, bié wàngle chī huǒjī!
Happy Thanksgiving, don't forget to eat turkey!
Pro tip: The pattern "Holiday Name + 快乐" (kuàilè) is a versatile way to wish someone a happy holiday in Chinese, applicable to many festive occasions.
Related phrases
万圣节快乐 · Happy halloween圣诞快乐 · Merry christmas新年快乐 · Happy new year
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