贺寿

賀壽
hèshòu
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to offer birthday congratulations (especially for an elder's milestone birthday)
  2. 2 to attend a longevity celebration

Examples

HSK 4
Qīnqi men cóng gèdì gǎnlái wèi nǎinai hèshòu.
Relatives came from everywhere to celebrate Grandma's birthday.
HSK 6
Hèshòu de lǐwù tōngcháng shì shòu táo hé shòu miàn.
Traditional longevity birthday gifts are peach-shaped buns and longevity noodles.

Tips

culture
Used specifically for elders, typically starting at 六十大寿 (the big 60th birthday) and every decade after. Traditional gifts: 寿桃 (peach buns symbolizing longevity), 寿面 (long noodles eaten uncut), 寿联 (couplet), and red 寿 character decorations.
register
Literary/formal register. Casual alternative: 过生日. Reserved for respectable elders, not children or peers.

Stroke Order

寿 shòu