Definition
诞辰 is a respectful, formal term for the birthday of a deceased person of high status (e.g., a historical figure or revered elder). Unlike the everyday 生日 (shēng rì), which is used for anyone's birthday, 诞辰 carries a tone of reverence and is typically used in commemorative or written contexts.
noun
(honorific, posthumous) birthday (of a respected deceased person)
Examples
- 诞辰。Jīntiān shì Sūn Zhōngshān xiānsheng de yì bǎi wǔshí zhōunián dàn chén.Today is the 150th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birth.
- 诞辰。Xuéxiào měinián dōu huì jǔbàn huódòng jìniàn lǎo xiàozhǎng de dàn chén.Every year the school holds an event to commemorate the former principal's birthday.
- 诞辰。Tā de dàn chén shì zài yí ge dòngdàng de niándài.His birth took place in a turbulent era.
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