祝寿仪式 Birthday Ceremony zhù shòu yíshì

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A:李爷爷,祝您福如东海,寿比南山!
B:谢谢,谢谢!你们能来我很高兴。
C:这是我们应该做的,祝您健康长寿,阖家幸福!
A:您平时都喜欢做什么?
B:我平时喜欢下棋、养花,和老朋友们一起聊聊天。
C:真棒,保持积极乐观的心态很重要!
A:是啊,祝您生活越来越精彩!

拼音

A:Lǐ yéye, zhù nín fú rú dōng hǎi, shòu bǐ nán shān!
B:Xièxie, xièxie!Nǐmen néng lái wǒ hěn gāoxìng。
C:Zhè shì wǒmen yīnggāi zuò de, zhù nín jiànkāng chángshòu, héjiā xìngfú!
A:Nín píngshí dōu xǐhuan zuò shénme?
B:Wǒ píngshí xǐhuan xià qí, yǎng huā, hé lǎo péngyou men yīqǐ liáo liáo tiān。
C:Zhēn bàng, bǎochí jījí lèguān de xīntài hěn zhòngyào!
A:Shì a, zhù nín shēnghuó yuè lái yuè jīngcǎi!

English

A: Grandpa Li, wishing you a long life and good health!
B: Thank you, thank you! I'm so glad you could come.
C: It's our pleasure. Wishing you good health and happiness to your family!
A: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
B: I like playing chess, growing flowers, and chatting with old friends.
C: That's wonderful, maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude is very important!
A: Yes, wishing you an even more wonderful life!

Dialogues 2

中文

A:祝您老人家身体健康,万事如意!
B:谢谢,谢谢你的祝福!
C:我们也祝您福寿安康!
A:今天大家都来祝寿,您一定很开心吧?
B:是啊,今天很开心,谢谢大家的到来。

拼音

A:Zhù nín lǎorénjiā shēntǐ jiànkāng, wànshì rúyì!
B:Xièxie, xièxie nǐ de zhùfú!
C:Wǒmen yě zhù nín fúshòu ān kāng!
A:Jīntiān dàjiā dōu lái zhùshòu, nín yīdìng hěn kāixīn ba?
B:Shì a, jīntiān hěn kāixīn, xièxie dàjiā de dàolái。

English

A: Wishing you good health and happiness, dear Mr. Li!
B: Thank you, thank you for your wishes!
C: We also wish you good health and long life!
A: Everyone is here today to celebrate your birthday, you must be very happy?
B: Yes, I'm very happy today, thank you all for coming.

Dialogues 3

中文

A:老寿星,祝您健康快乐,福星高照!
B:谢谢各位的祝福,今天真是高高兴兴的。
C:是啊,今天场面真热闹!
A:您今年有什么愿望吗?
B:我希望子孙满堂,身体健康。
C:那一定能实现的!

拼音

A: Lǎo shòuxīng, zhù nín jiànkāng kuàilè, fúxīng gāozhào!
B: Xièxie gèwèi de zhùfú, jīntiān zhēnshi gāo gāo xīngxīng de。
C: Shì a, jīntiān chǎngmiàn zhēn rènào!
A: Nín jīnnián yǒu shénme yuànwàng ma?
B: Wǒ xīwàng zǐsūn mǎntáng, shēntǐ jiànkāng。
C: Nà yīdìng néng shíxiàn de!

English

A: Happy birthday, wishing you good health and happiness!
B: Thank you all for your wishes, I'm really happy today.
C: Yes, it's really lively today!
A: Do you have any wishes for this year?
B: I wish for a large and healthy family.
C: That will definitely come true!

Common Phrases

祝寿

zhù shòu

Birthday celebration

Cultural Background

中文

祝寿仪式在中国是一种重要的传统习俗,通常在长辈的生日或其他重要日子举行,以表达对长辈的尊敬和祝福。仪式中包含丰富的文化元素,如敬酒、敬茶、赠送礼物等。

正式场合下,祝寿的语言应庄重、正式,可以使用一些典雅的祝寿词语,如“福如东海,寿比南山”等。在非正式场合下,可以根据关系的亲疏使用相对轻松的语言。

拼音

Zhùshòu yíshì zài zhōngguó shì yī zhǒng zhòngyào de chuántǒng xísú, tōngcháng zài zhǎngbèi de shēngri huò qítā zhòngyào rìzi jǔxíng, yǐ biǎodá duì zhǎngbèi de zūnjìng hé zhùfú。Yíshì zhōng bāohán fēngfù de wénhuà yuánsù, rú jìngjiǔ, jìng chá, zèngsòng lǐwù děng。

Zhengshì chǎnghé xià, zhùshòu de yǔyán yīng zhuāngzhòng, zhèngshì, kěyǐ shǐyòng yīxiē diǎnyǎ de zhùshòu cíyǔ, rú “fú rú dōng hǎi, shòu bǐ nán shān” děng。Zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé xià, kěyǐ gēnjù guānxi de qīnshū shǐyòng xiāngduì qīngsōng de yǔyán。

English

Birthday celebrations are an important traditional custom in China, usually held on the birthdays of elders or other important occasions to express respect and blessings. The ceremony includes rich cultural elements, such as toasting, offering tea, and giving gifts.

In formal occasions, the language for birthday wishes should be solemn and formal, using some elegant expressions such as “福如东海,寿比南山” (fú rú dōng hǎi, shòu bǐ nán shān) meaning 'Blessings as vast as the East Sea, life as long as the Southern Mountain'. In informal occasions, you can use relatively relaxed language according to the closeness of the relationship.

Advanced Expressions

中文

恭祝您福如东海,寿比南山,健康长寿,万事如意!

愿您福寿安康,笑口常开,颐养天年!

拼音

Gōng zhù nín fú rú dōng hǎi, shòu bǐ nán shān, jiànkāng chángshòu, wànshì rúyì!

Yuàn nín fúshòu ān kāng, xiàokǒu cháng kāi, yíyǎng tiānián!

English

I wish you all the best, good health and a long life!

May your life be filled with happiness and good health for many years to come!

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免在祝寿时提及与死亡或疾病相关的话题,避免使用不吉利的词语。应根据长辈的喜好和性格选择合适的祝福语。

拼音

Bìmiǎn zài zhùshòu shí tíjí yǔ sǐwáng huò jíbìng xiāngguān de huàtí, bìmiǎn shǐyòng bùjílì de cíyǔ。Yīng gēnjù zhǎngbèi de xǐhào hé xìnggé xuǎnzé héshì de zhùfú yǔ。

English

Avoid mentioning topics related to death or illness during a birthday celebration and avoid using unlucky words. Choose appropriate blessings according to the elder's preferences and personality.

Key Points

中文

祝寿仪式通常在长辈的生日或其他重要节日举行,主要目的是表达对长辈的敬爱和祝福。根据长辈的年龄和身份,选择合适的祝福语和礼物。注意场合的正式程度,选择相应的表达方式。

拼音

Zhùshòu yíshì tōngcháng zài zhǎngbèi de shēngri huò qítā zhòngyào jiérì jǔxíng, zhǔyào mùdì shì biǎodá duì zhǎngbèi de jìng'ài hé zhùfú。Gēnjù zhǎngbèi de niánlíng hé shēnfèn, xuǎnzé héshì de zhùfú yǔ hé lǐwù。Zhùyì chǎnghé de zhèngshì chéngdù, xuǎnzé xiāngyìng de biǎodá fāngshì。

English

Birthday ceremonies are usually held on the birthdays of elders or other important holidays, mainly to express love and blessings for the elders. According to the age and identity of the elders, choose appropriate blessings and gifts. Pay attention to the formality of the occasion and choose the corresponding expressions.

Practice Tips

中文

反复练习祝寿词语的发音和表达方式。

在练习时,可以模拟不同的场景和身份,例如与亲人、朋友、同事等进行对话。

尝试在实际生活中使用所学到的祝寿表达,并根据对方的反应调整表达方式。

拼音

Fǎnfù liànxí zhùshòu cíyǔ de fāyīn hé biǎodá fāngshì。

Zài liànxí shí, kěyǐ mǒnì bùtóng de chǎngjǐng hé shēnfèn, lìrú yǔ qīn rén, péngyou, tóngshì děng jìnxíng duìhuà。

Chángshì zài shíjì shēnghuó zhōng shǐyòng suǒ xué dào de zhùshòu biǎodá, bìng gēnjù duìfāng de fǎnyìng tiáozhěng biǎodá fāngshì。

English

Practice the pronunciation and expression of birthday wishes repeatedly.

When practicing, you can simulate different scenarios and identities, such as conversations with family, friends, and colleagues.

Try to use the learned birthday expressions in real life and adjust the expression according to the other party's response.