How to Say ‘What is the date of your birthday?’ in Simplified Chinese
你的生日是几月几号？
nǐ de shēng rì shì jǐ yuè jǐ hào
[nee duh sheng rrr shì jee yuè jǐ hào]
Phrase Breakdown
你的生日
nǐ de shēng rì
your birthday
This is the topic of the question: 'your birthday'. Pause briefly after it.
你的生日是哪天？
Which day is your birthday?
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
A common singular pronoun meaning 'you.' It is polite and neutral in everyday speech.
你好吗？
How are you?
的
de
[duh]
's; possessive particle
Shows possession or a close relationship, like 'your' or 'my.'
你的胳膊围是多少？
What is your arm circumference?
生日
shēng rì
[sheng rrr]
birthday
The day someone was born; commonly mentioned when requesting special arrangements at a restaurant.
今天是我妈妈的生日，我们想订个安静的位子。
Today is my mom's birthday, and we would like to book a quiet seat.
是几月几号？
shì jǐ yuè jǐ hào
is what month and what day?
是 (shì) means 'is'. 几月几号 asks for the full date: the month and the day.
考试是几月几号？
What date is the exam?
Words in this phrase
是
shì
[shì]
is
Used to indicate affirmation or confirmation.
那是一个好问题。
That is a good question.
几
jǐ
[jee]
how many; what
a question word used to ask an unspecified small number; in time expressions it helps ask what time
你几点到？这里的几用来问时间。
What time will you arrive? Here, 几 is used to ask about time.
月
yuè
[yuè]
month
A period of approximately 30 days.
这是一年的十二个月。
There are twelve months in a year.
几号
jǐ hào
[jǐ hào]
what date (day of the month)
Used to ask which day of the month; 号 means the date number.
今天几号？
What's the date today?
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