Newbie | Chinese Essentials 101: How to Say Birthday Wishes in Chinese？

🎙Ever feel awkward just saying “生日快乐” at every Chinese birthday party?
You’re not alone — it’s fine, but it’s also kinda… basic.

In this episode of My First Podcast, Ruby and Eric dive into real-life ways to say “Happy Birthday” in Chinese—so you’ll never sound like you just Googled it five minutes before the cake 🎂.

💥 Instead of only “生日快乐” , try these:
✔️祝你生日快乐，身体健康！ – wish them health as well as happiness
✔️岁岁平安，年年有今日！ – a poetic blessing for peace and many more birthdays
✔️愿你天天开心！– simple and sweet: “May you be happy every day!”

You’ll learn who to use these phrases with (kids, grandparents, friends), how each one feels emotionally, and how to avoid sounding like a greeting card robot 🤖.

🎧 Tune in and get birthday-ready — because every “Happy Birthday” can be a chance to connect more deeply in Mandarin.
🎁 Want to practice saying these like a native?
Grab your free 1-on-1 trial lesson at eChineseLearning.com!

The content of this podcast is drawn from real teaching experiences of the eChineseLearning instructor team. To protect privacy and enhance audio quality, some or all of the voices are created with AI assistance. We aim to provide professional and insightful perspectives on Chinese language and culture.

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