gōngxǐ
pinyin, everyday
In pinyin, congratulations is gōngxǐ. In Chinese characters it is 恭喜 (gōngxǐ). It is also called gōngxǐ gōngxǐ.
Meaning: congratulations (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mandarin | Note |
|---|---|
| gōngxǐ | pinyin, everyday |
| gōngxǐ gōngxǐ | pinyin, friendly |
Say gōngxǐ for a wedding, a new job, a birth or any good news. Repeating it as gōngxǐ gōngxǐ sounds warmer.
How do you pronounce it?
Pinyin shows the tone with marks. Gōng has a high flat first tone and xǐ has the dipping third tone.
When do people say it?
At Chinese New Year people say gōngxǐ fācái (恭喜发财), which wishes the other person wealth.
Did you know?
- The phrase gōngxǐ fācái is the standard Lunar New Year greeting in Mandarin.
Examples in context
- Gōngxǐ gōngxǐ!Congratulations!
Example conversation
Li Na tells her friend Zhang Wei that she got a new job.
- Li NaWǒ yǒu xīn gōngzuò le.I have a new job.
- Zhang WeiGōngxǐ nǐ!Congratulations!
- Li NaXièxie!Thank you!
