星期一快乐
xīng qī yī kuài lè
The English phrase "happy Monday" is translated into Chinese as 星期一快乐 (xīng qī yī kuài lè).
星期一快乐 is a greeting used to wish someone a pleasant start to the work week on Monday. It is most commonly used in written form, such as in social media posts, text messages or email greetings, rather than as a spoken greeting between colleagues.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 星期一 (Monday) followed by 快乐 (happy).
Which one should you use?
周一快乐 is a common, slightly more concise way to say "Happy Monday" in spoken Chinese, achieved by replacing 星期一 with 周一.
How do you pronounce it?
xīng qī yī kuài lè
Did you know?
- The word 星期 (week) literally translates to 'star period', referring to the seven celestial bodies of ancient astronomy.
- The word 礼拜 (another way to say week) originally refers to 'worship' or 'religious service'.
- In Chinese internet slang, the struggle of Monday is often called 周一综合征, which means 'Monday Syndrome'.
Examples in context
- 祝你周一工作顺利，心情愉快！Wishing you a smooth and joyful Monday at work!
- 周一快乐！Happy Monday!
- 开心迎接周一！Embrace Monday with joy!
- 美好的周一Wonderful Monday
- 祝你的周一充满欢笑，小明！May your Monday be filled with laughter, Xiaoming!
- 周一愉快，亲爱的朋友！Happy Monday, dear friend!
Example conversation
Two colleagues meet at the office coffee machine.
- 俊杰 Junjie早安，晓雯，星期一快乐！Zǎoān, Xiǎowén, xīngqīyī kuàilè!Good morning, Xiaowen, happy Monday!
- 晓雯 Xiaowen早安，俊杰！你也是星期一快乐。Zǎoān, Jùnjié! Nǐ yěshì xīngqīyī kuàilè.Good morning, Junjie! Happy Monday to you too.
- 俊杰 Junjie你周末过得怎么样？Nǐ zhōumò guò de zěnmeyàng?How was your weekend?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen挺不错的，谢谢。Tǐng bùcuò de, xièxiè.It was pretty good, thanks.
