儿童节快乐
értóng jié kuàilè
儿童节快乐 (értóng jié kuàilè) is the Chinese way to say "happy children's day".
This phrase is a greeting used to wish children a joyful celebration on Children's Day. It translates directly to "Happy Children's Day".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 儿童节 (children's day) and 快乐 (happy/joyful).
How do you pronounce it?
értóng jié kuàilè
Did you know?
- The character 节 (festival/holiday) in 儿童节 is also used to describe a joint or segment in bamboo, reflecting the ancient Chinese way of marking time or measurements.
- Although the phrase wishes children happiness, the day is often used by parents in China to 'apologize' for strict academic pressure by giving children a rare day of total freedom.
- While 儿童节快乐 is the standard greeting, children in China often receive a special 'Children's Day' themed treat called 六一 (liù yī), which literally means 'six one'.
Examples in context
- 祝大家儿童节快乐！Zhù dàjiā értóngjié kuàilè!I wish everyone a happy Children's Day!
- 孩子们，儿童节快乐！Háizimen, értóngjié kuàilè!Children, happy Children's Day!
- 祝你儿童节快乐！Zhù nǐ értóngjié kuàilè!I wish you a happy Children's Day!
Example conversation
A teacher is greeting her students in a classroom.
- 佳怡 Jiayi同学们，儿童节快乐！Tóngxuémen, értóngjié kuàilè!Students, happy Children's Day!
- 俊杰 Junjie谢谢老师！Xièxiè lǎoshī!Thank you, teacher!
- 佳怡 Jiayi希望你们玩得开心。Xīwàng nǐmen wán de kāixīn.I hope you all have fun.
- 俊杰 Junjie我们会的！Wǒmen huì de!We will!
