Hey there, fellow adventurers in the land of learning! Today, we're taking a slight detour from our usual topics to dive into something a bit more celebratory and universally appreciated: wedding blessings. Whether you're a friend or family member attending a wedding back home or celebrating with someone special in your new country, these heartfelt messages can help you convey your best wishes in style. So, without further ado, let’s explore 55 ways to say "Congratulations and Best Wishes" in Chinese (with a sprinkle of English for our international flair).
Table of Contents
- Traditional Blessings
- Modern and Creative Wishes
- Multilingual Messages
- Culturally-Inspired Wishes
- Humorous and Playful Wishes
- Romantic and Heartfelt Messages
Traditional Blessings
For those who appreciate the classics:
- 百年好合 (bǎi nián hǎo hé) - May you have a harmonious union that lasts a hundred years.
- 永结同心 (yǒng jié tóng xīn) - May your hearts be forever united.
- 早生贵子 (zǎo shēng guì zǐ) - May you soon have a noble child (a traditional wish for fertility).
- 白头偕老 (bái tóu xié lǎo) - May you grow old together with white hair.
- 福禄双全 (fú lù shuāng quán) - May you have both happiness and prosperity.
Modern and Creative Wishes
Bringing a contemporary touch to age-old traditions:
- 祝你们的爱情像微信红包一样,永远发不完 (zhù nǐmen de àiqíng xiàng wēixìn hóngbāo yīyàng, yǒngyuǎn fā bù wán) - May your love be as endless as a WeChat red envelope.
- 新婚快乐,希望你们的婚姻就像你们的旅行照片一样精彩 (xīnhūn kuàilè, xīwàng nǐmen de hūnyīn jiùxiàng nǐmen de lǚxíng zhàopiàn yīyàng jīngcǎi) - Congratulations on your marriage, may it be as amazing as your travel photos.
- 愿你们的生活比星巴克还香浓 (yuàn nǐmen de shēnghuó bǐ xīngbākè hái xiāng nóng) - May your life be as rich and aromatic as Starbucks coffee.
- 新婚愉快,希望你们的幸福指数像比特币一样飙升 (xīnhūn yúkuài, xīwàng nǐmen de xìngfú zhǐshù xiàng bǐtèbì yīyàng bìngfēi) - Congratulations on your wedding, may your happiness soar like Bitcoin.
- 祝你们的每一天都充满笑容和欢笑 (zhù nǐmen de měi yī tiān dōu chōngmǎn xiào róng hé huānxiào) - May every day be filled with smiles and laughter.
Multilingual Messages
Mixing languages for a truly global feel:
- May your love be as strong as the Great Wall, and as enduring as the Yangtze River. (Wish you a love as strong as the Great Wall, and as lasting as the Yangtze River.)
- 祝你们的爱像巴黎铁塔一样高耸入云 (zhù nǐmen de ài xiàng bālǐ tiě tǎ yīyàng gāoshǒng rù yún) - May your love reach the clouds like the Eiffel Tower.
- Love is not just a word; it's a language understood by all. (Àiqíng bù jǐnshì yī gè cí; zhè shì yī zhǒng bèi suǒ yǒu rén lǐjiě de yǔyán.) - Love transcends words, it's a universal language.
- 祝你们的婚姻像纽约的夜景一样璀璨夺目 (zhù nǐmen de hūnyīn xiàng nǐu yuē de yèjǐng yīyàng cuǐcàn duó mù) - May your marriage shine as brightly as the New York skyline at night.
- Wishing you a love story as beautiful as the cherry blossoms in Kyoto. (Zhu nǐmen yī gè xiàng kyōto de yīng huā yīyàng měili de àiqíng gùshì.) - May your love story be as beautiful as the cherry blossoms in Kyoto.
Culturally-Inspired Wishes
Drawing inspiration from different cultures around the world:
- 祝你们的婚姻像中国茶一样越品越香 (zhù nǐmen de hūnyīn xiàng zhōngguó chá yīyàng yuè pǐn yuè xiāng) - May your marriage become more fragrant with time, like Chinese tea.
- May your journey together be as smooth as silk on the Silk Road. (Zhù nǐmen de lǚchéng yīyàng rú sī sī lù.) - May your journey together be as smooth as silk along the Silk Road.
- 祝你们的爱像长城一样坚不可摧 (zhù nǐmen de ài xiàng cháng chéng yīyàng jiānkě bùcuī) - May your love be as unbreakable as the Great Wall.
- May your love story be as legendary as the tale of Romeo and Juliet. (Zhù nǐmen de àiqíng gùshì yīyàng chuánqí rú luómiǎo hé jiūliè.) - May your love story be as legendary as Romeo and Juliet.
- 祝你们的爱情像意大利面条一样紧紧相连 (zhù nǐmen de àiqíng xiàng yìdàlì miàntiáo yīyàng jǐnjǐn xiāng lián) - May your love be as intertwined as spaghetti.
Humorous and Playful Wishes
Because laughter is the best way to celebrate love:
- 祝你们的婚姻像微信聊天记录一样,永远删除不了 (zhù nǐmen de hūnyīn xiàng wēixìn liáotiān jìlù yīyàng, yǒngyuǎn shānchú bù le) - May your marriage be as permanent as your WeChat chat history.
- 祝你们的爱比你们的外卖订单还多 (zhù nǐmen de ài bǐ nǐmen de wàimài dìngdān hái duō) - May your love be as abundant as your takeout orders.
- 祝你们的婚礼像双十一一样,让人期待又激动 (zhù nǐmen de hūnlǐ xiàng shuāng shí yī yīyàng, ràng rén qídài yòu jīdòng) - May your wedding be as eagerly anticipated and exciting as Singles' Day.
- 祝你们的婚姻比你们的快递还要准时 (zhù nǐmen de hūnyīn bǐ nǐmen de kuàidì hái yào zhǔnshí) - May your marriage be as punctual as your deliveries.
- 祝你们的爱比王者荣耀还要耐玩 (zhù nǐmen de ài bǐ wángzhě róngyào hái yào nài wán) - May your love be as enjoyable and long-lasting as the game Honor of Kings.
Romantic and Heartfelt Messages
For those who want to express their feelings in the most sincere way possible:
- 祝你们的爱情像满天星一样,照亮彼此的人生 (zhù nǐmen de àiqíng xiàng mǎn tiān xīng yīyàng, zhàoliàng bǐcǐ de rénshēng) - May your love light up each other's lives like stars in the sky.
- 祝你们的爱比海洋还要深邃 (zhù nǐmen de ài bǐ hǎiyáng hái yào shēnsuì) - May your love be as deep as the ocean.
- 祝你们的婚姻像彩虹一样,经历风雨后更加绚丽 (zhù nǐmen de hūnyīn xiàng cǎihóng yīyàng, jīnglì fēngyǔ hòu gèng jiā xuànlì) - May your marriage become even more beautiful after weathering storms together.
- 祝你们的爱情像月亮一样,无论何时何地都明亮如初 (zhù nǐmen de àiqíng xiàng yuèliàng yīyàng, wúlùn hé shí hé dì dōu míngliàng rú chū) - May your love remain bright no matter where you are or what time it is.
- 祝你们的爱比阳光还要温暖 (zhù nǐmen de ài bǐ yángguāng hái yào wēnnuǎn) - May your love be as warm as the sun.
And there you have it, folks! Whether you’re looking for something classic, modern, playful, or deeply romantic, we’ve got you covered. Remember, the most important thing is to come from the heart. Now go forth and spread the love!
Best,
Your friendly neighborhood LXS team