How to Say ‘Your birthday’ in Simplified Chinese
你的生日
nǐ de shēng rì
[nee duh sheng rrr]
💬 Usage Tip: 的 (de) links an owner to a thing, like English "'s". Swap in other words: 我的生日 "my birthday", 老师的生日 "the teacher's birthday".
Phrase Breakdown
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.
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