生日 (shēng rì) — birthday
Definition
Everyday word for 'birthday' in spoken and written Chinese. 诞辰 is a formal, honorific term used only for respected or deceased people.
noun
birthday
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 生日。Jīn tiān shì wǒ shēng rì.Today is my birthday.
- 生日？Nǐ shēng rì xiǎng yào shén me lǐ wù?What gift do you want for your birthday?
- 生日。Wǒ měi nián dōu guò shēng rì.I celebrate my birthday every year.
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