生日派对
shēng rì pài duì
The English phrase 'birthday party' is translated into Chinese as 生日派对 (shēng rì pài duì).
The phrase 生日派对 refers to a social gathering held to celebrate the anniversary of the day someone was born.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 生日 (shēngrì), meaning 'birthday' and 派对 (pàiduì), which is a transliteration of the English word 'party'.
Which one should you use?
生日派对 specifically uses the loanword for 'party', whereas 生日聚会 is a more traditional way to describe a birthday gathering or get-together.
How do you pronounce it?
shēng rì pài duì
Did you know?
- At a traditional Chinese birthday gathering, you will often see 'long-life noodles' called 长寿面 (chángshòu miàn). These noodles are intentionally left uncut because their length symbolizes a long and healthy life.
- Red envelopes called 红包 (hóngbāo) are common gifts at birthday parties. Unlike Western cards, the focus is on the color red, which symbolizes luck and energy, regardless of the amount of money inside.
- While 生日派对 is common for young people, many adults prefer to call their celebration a 做寿 (zuòshòu). This term specifically refers to the act of 'making' or celebrating a longevity birthday for elders.
Examples in context
- 我那时没法去他的生日派对。I wasn't able to go to his birthday party.This sentence shows how to express an inability to attend a 生日派对.Tatoeba #1789987 by sadhen, translation #1318843 by CK
- 她邀请我们去她的生日派对。She invited us to her birthday party.This sentence demonstrates an invitation to a 生日派对.Tatoeba #333181 by fucongcong, translation #315752 by CK
- 只有你来了，她才会来我的生日派对。Only if you come will she come to my birthday party.This sentence illustrates a conditional statement regarding attending a 生日派对.Tatoeba #381408 by sysko, translation #1123843 by dzllztm
- 今晚我们要举办一个盛大的生日派对。Tonight, we are going to host a grand birthday party.
- 生日聚会上，亲朋好友们一起庆祝我的生日。At the birthday gathering, family and friends celebrate my birthday together.
- 昨天晚上，我参加了小明的生日宴会。Last night, I attended Xiao Ming's birthday celebration.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about an upcoming event.
- 浩然 Haoran你打算参加晓雯的生日派对吗？Nǐ dǎsuàn cānjiā Xiǎowén de shēngrì pàiduì ma?Are you planning to attend Xiaowen's birthday party?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我想去，但那天我太忙了。Wǒ xiǎng qù, dàn nàtiān wǒ tài máng le.I want to go, but I'm too busy that day.
- 浩然 Haoran可惜了，这次生日派对会有很多人。Kěxī le, zhècì shēngrì pàiduì huì yǒu hěnduō rén.That's a pity, there will be many people at this birthday party.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我会给她发一条祝贺短信。Wǒ huì gěi tā fā yītiáo zhùhè duǎnxìn.I will send her a congratulatory text message.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
