congratulate elderly on birthday; wish longevity
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to congratulate an elderly person on their birthday; to offer birthday wishes to a senior
formalTraditionally used for celebrating the birthdays of elderly people (especially milestone ages like 60, 70, 80), conveying respect and wishes for long life. Often involves specific rituals, gifts (such as longevity peaches), and banquets.
Quán全
jiā家
rén人
jù聚
zài在
yī一
qǐ起
wèi为
yé爷
ye爷
zhù祝
shòu寿
。
The whole family gathered together to celebrate Grandpa's birthday.
Míng明
tiān天
shì是
bā八
shí十
dà大
shòu寿
，
wǒ我
men们
yào要
hǎo好
hǎo好
zhù祝
shòu寿
。
Tomorrow is the 80th birthday celebration, and we must celebrate it properly.
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Zhù祝
shòu寿
shí时
tōng通
cháng常
yào要
sòng送
shòu寿
táo桃
hé和
shòu寿
miàn面
。
When wishing longevity, one usually presents longevity peaches and longevity noodles.
Cūn村
lǐ里
xí习
sú俗
，
gěi给
lǎo老
rén人
zhù祝
shòu寿
yào要
xíng行
guì跪
bài拜
lǐ礼
。
According to village customs, one must perform a kneeling bow when celebrating an elder's birthday.