生日

shēngrì

noun HSK 1 #822

Meanings

1 birthday

Characters

to be born; life

Literally 'born day' - the day you were born.

Examples

HSK 1

你的生日是几月几号？

Nǐ de shēngrì shì jǐ yuè jǐ hào?

When is your birthday?

HSK 2

生日快乐！

Shēngrì kuàilè!

Happy birthday!

HSK 2

我打算给妈妈买一份生日礼物。

Wǒ dǎsuàn gěi māma mǎi yí fèn shēngrì lǐwù.

I plan to buy Mom a birthday present.

Tips

culture

In Chinese tradition, eating long noodles (长寿面, 'longevity noodles') on your birthday symbolizes a long life. Don't break the noodles! Birthday cake is also common in modern China.

Stroke Order

生 shēng

日 rì