恭喜

gōngxǐ

verb HSK 7-9 #980

Meanings

1 to congratulate
2 congratulations

Characters

Examples

恭喜你考上了大学！

Gōngxǐ nǐ kǎoshàng le dàxué!

Congratulations on getting into college!

恭喜恭喜！

Gōngxǐ gōngxǐ!

Congratulations!

Tips

culture

恭喜发财 (Gōngxǐ fācái) is the most common Chinese New Year greeting, meaning 'Wishing you prosperity.'

memory

恭 (respectful) + 喜 (happy) = respectfully wishing someone happiness.

Stroke Order

恭 gōng

喜 xǐ