Definition
生日 (shēngrì) is the everyday word for 'birthday' — used for anyone, living or deceased, in ordinary conversation. 诞辰 (dànchén) is a very formal, honorific term reserved for the birthdays of respected deceased figures (e.g., historical leaders, ancestors) and is never used for oneself or living friends.
noun
birthday
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 生日。Jīntiān shì wǒ shēng rì.Today is my birthday.
- 生日?Nǐ shēng rì xiǎng yào shénme lǐwù?What gift do you want for your birthday?
- 生日。Wǒ měinián dōu guò shēng rì.I celebrate my birthday every year.
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