How to Say “Congratulations” in Mandarin

恭喜
gōngxǐ

Congratulations

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 恭gōngrespectful
  • 喜xǐto be fond of

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Common questions

How do you say "Congratulations" in Mandarin?
"Congratulations" in Mandarin is 恭喜, pronounced gōngxǐ (first tone, third tone).
What does 恭喜 mean literally?
恭喜 breaks down as 恭 (respectful) + 喜 (to be fond of).
What tones does 恭喜 use?
恭喜 is pronounced gōngxǐ: first tone, third tone.