How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Mandarin

圣诞快乐
Shèngdànkuàilè

Merry Christmas

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

Character by character

  • 圣Shèngto dig with persistent effort
  • 诞dànbirth
  • 快kuàirapid
  • 乐lèhappy

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Common questions

How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Mandarin?
"Merry Christmas" in Mandarin is 圣诞快乐, pronounced Shèngdàn kuàilè (fourth tone, fourth tone, fourth tone, fourth tone).
What does 圣诞快乐 mean literally?
圣诞快乐 breaks down as 圣 (to dig with persistent effort) + 诞 (birth) + 快 (rapid) + 乐 (happy).
What tones does 圣诞快乐 use?
圣诞快乐 is pronounced Shèngdàn kuàilè: fourth tone, fourth tone, fourth tone, fourth tone.