祝贺与慰问 Congratulations

Birthdays, holidays, weddings, and funerals all have appropriate things to say. Good wishes show you care.

Happy birthday (生日):

A: Happy birthday, Xiao Hong! Here's your present!
B: Thank you so much! You didn't have to get me anything.
A: I wanted to! Open it, I hope you like it.
B: (Opening) Oh wow, a journal! This is beautiful! Just what I needed for my writing class. Thank you!
A: You're so welcome! How old are you today?
B: 21 already! Getting old, haha.
A: 21 is young! Are you having a party tonight?
B: Yes, at my apartment at 8 PM. You should come, bring anyone you want!
A: I'll be there! Happy birthday again!
B: Thanks, see you tonight!

Holiday greetings (节日问候):

A: Merry Christmas, James!
B: Merry Christmas to you too, Zhang! Do you celebrate Christmas in China?
A: Not really, but I enjoy the festive atmosphere and Christmas music.
B: Yeah, I love this time of year. What holidays do you celebrate in China?
A: Spring Festival is our biggest one - family dinners, red envelopes, fireworks.
B: That sounds amazing! What do you say for Spring Festival greetings?
A: We say "Happy New Year" or "Gong Xi Fa Cai" which means "Wishing you prosperity."
B: Gong Xi Fa Cai to you too! When is Spring Festival this year?
A: It's in February this year. There will be lion dances and big celebrations in Chinatown!
B: I want to go! Can I come with you?
A: Of course! It's so much fun.

Congratulations and condolences (祝贺与慰问):

Congratulations:

• "Congratulations on your graduation! I'm so proud of you."
• "Congrats on the new job! Well deserved."
• "Happy wedding anniversary! You two are perfect together."
• "I heard you got accepted to university! Way to go!"

Condolences (when someone dies):

• "I was so sorry to hear about your grandmother. My condolences."
• "Please accept my deepest sympathies."
• "I'm here for you if you need anything at all."
• "She was such a wonderful person."

When someone is sick:

• "Get well soon!"
• "Hope you feel better!"
• "Rest up and take care of yourself!"

Practice: Write a dialogue congratulating a friend on passing their driving test.