How to Write Christmas Cards in Chinese

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Want to write heartfelt Christmas greetings in Chinese? Here's your guide to creating the perfect Christmas card that combines holiday cheer with Chinese language charm!

Basic Greetings

The greeting 问候语 (wènhòu yǔ) is your starting point for any Christmas card. Choose traditional or modern expressions to open your message.

Greeting, noun, 问候语

  1. I wrote a warm greeting on the Christmas card.
    我在圣诞贺卡上写了温馨的问候语。
    wǒ zài shèngdàn hèkǎ shàng xiě le wēnxīn de wènhòu yǔ.
  2. His greeting made everyone smile.
    他的问候语让大家都笑了。
    tā de wènhòu yǔ ràng dàjiā dōu xiào le.

Common greetings include:

圣诞快乐！(shèngdàn kuàilè) - Merry Christmas!

节日快乐！(jiérì kuàilè) - Happy Holidays!

圣诞祝福！(shèngdàn zhùfú) - Christmas Blessings!

Good Wishes

The blessing 祝愿 (zhùyuàn) expresses your hopes and wishes for the recipient in the coming year.

Blessing, noun, 祝愿

  1. I wrote special blessings for my friends.
    我为朋友写了特别的祝愿。
    wǒ wèi péngyou xiě le tèbié de zhùyuàn.
  2. These blessings are from my heart.
    这些祝愿都是发自内心的。
    zhèxiē zhùyuàn dōu shì fā zì nèixīn de.

Popular wishes include:

心想事成 (xīn xiǎng shì chéng) - May all your wishes come true

万事如意 (wàn shì rú yì) - May everything go as you wish

新年进步 (xīnnián jìnbù) - Progress in the new year

Closing Phrases

The signature 署名 (shǔmíng) is how you end your card with personal touch.

Signature, noun, 署名

  1. Don't forget to add your signature.
    别忘了加上署名。
    bié wàng le jiā shàng shǔmíng.
  2. She wrote a beautiful signature in Chinese.
    她用中文写了一个漂亮的署名。
    tā yòng zhōngwén xiě le yí gè piàoliang de shǔmíng.

Example Card Format:

亲爱的[名字] (Dear [Name]) 
圣诞快乐！(Merry Christmas!) [Personal Message] 
祝新年快乐！(Happy New Year!) [Your Name] 
敬上 (Respectfully)

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