How to Say “Happy birthday” in Mandarin

生日快乐
shēngrìkuàilè

Happy birthday

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

Character by character

  • 生shēngto be born
  • 日rìsun
  • 快kuàirapid
  • 乐lèhappy

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Common questions

How do you say "Happy birthday" in Mandarin?
"Happy birthday" in Mandarin is 生日快乐, pronounced shēngrì kuàilè (first tone, fourth tone, fourth tone, fourth tone).
What does 生日快乐 mean literally?
生日快乐 breaks down as 生 (to be born) + 日 (sun) + 快 (rapid) + 乐 (happy).
What tones does 生日快乐 use?
生日快乐 is pronounced shēngrì kuàilè: first tone, fourth tone, fourth tone, fourth tone.