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Chinese (Mandarin) for English Speakers (Beginners)

特(tè) 殊(shū) 问(wèn) 候(hòu) 用(yòng) 语(yǔ)

Special greetings

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  • 周末(zhōumò) 快乐！(kuàilè) Have a nice weekend!
    周(zhōu) 末(mò) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè)
  • 祝(zhù) 你(nǐ) 生(shēng) 日(rì) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè) I wish you a happy birthday!
    谢(xiè) 谢。(xiè) Thanks.
  • Expressions on special greetings
    新(xīn) 年(nián) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè) Happy New Year!
    春(chūn) 节(jié) 快乐！(kuàilè) Happy Chinese New Year!
    圣(shèng) 诞(dàn) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè) Merry Christmas!
  • 祝(zhù) 你(nǐ) 新(xīn) 年(nián) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè) I wish you a Happy New Year!
    新(xīn) 年(nián) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè) Happy New Year to you!
  • 圣(shèng) 诞(dàn) 节(jié) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè) Merry Christmas!
    圣(shèng) 诞(dàn) 节(jié) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè)
  • 春(chūn) 节(jié) 快(kuài) 乐！(lè) Happy Chinese New Year!

  • The four tones

    蔫(niān) wither,   年(nián) year,   捻(niǎn) to twist with your fingers,   念(niàn) read

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