Merry Christmas: Mandarin Chinese Lesson
971 views · Published 23 December 2016 · 3:09 · Indexed 29 October 2026
Channel: eChineseLearning · 2016 · Education
For the full lesson on Mandarin Chinese phrases related to Christmas, you can read the full lesson here: https://goo.gl/tYiiK8 Quite simply, "Merry Christmas" in Chinese as in is "圣诞快乐 (Shèngdàn kuàilè)". This translates to "happy on the birth of a saint". Christmas and other western holidays such as Halloween are seen by the Chinese as a chance to relax and have fun. They aren't taken too seriously, but they are becoming more visible and celebrated each year. You can find Santa in shopping malls and join Christmas parties in foreign districts in Chinese cities. Being able to speak Christmas-related Mandarin Chinese to your friends will endear you greatly! Watch the video lesson, learn along with us with the full written lesson and stay tuned for more helpful Chinese lessons with us!
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