(gōng xǐ) - congratulations, to congratulate in Mandarin

gōngxǐ

Traditional: 恭喜

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Translation

congratulations, to congratulate

Word origin

A compound of 恭 (gong, respectful) and 喜 (xi, joy or happiness), expressing respectful happiness offered to another, hence congratulations.

Origin: compound
Root: 恭 (gong, respectful) + 喜 (xi, joy)

Stroke order

恭

喜

Examples

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Congratulations on passing the exam.

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Congratulations on your wedding.

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Everyone came to congratulate him.

财cái。

Wishing you wealth and prosperity.

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Congratulations on finding a new job.

恭喜 (gōng xǐ) means congratulations, to congratulate. It is used to offer good wishes on a happy occasion.

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This word is part of lesson 21.