Learn how to say “Happy Birthday!” in Chinese with this easy-to-read story. You’ll practice two key words: 快乐 (kuàilè) for “happy” and 生日 (shēngrì) for “birthday.” This graded reader is written for HSK 2 students and only includes vocabulary you already know. Start by reading it a few times, then listen to the audio until you can confidently read, speak, and understand the entire story. Along the way, you’ll also learn other useful words like 送 (sòng), 红 (hóng), and 希望 (xīwàng). This short, fun story will help you build your HSK 2 skills as you learn Chinese step by step. Focus on these key words and be sure to practice speaking as you go!
今天 是 妈妈 的 生日。
爸爸 说: “我们 可以 送 她 一个 红 的 东西。”
我 笑 着 说: 好!
我们 买 了 一 件 红 的 衣服。
我 说: “妈妈, 生日 快乐! 这 是 我们 送 给 你的 衣服。”
我 希望 妈妈 很 快乐。
妈妈 笑了, 说: “谢谢! 我 很 快乐。”
我们 一起 唱 了 生日 快乐 歌。
今天 是 妈妈 的 生日。
Today is mom’s birthday.
爸爸 说: “我们 可以 送 她 一个 红 的 东西。”
Dad said: “We can give her a red thing.”
我 笑 着 说: 好!
I smiled and said: “Okay!”
我们 买 了 一 件 红 的 衣服。
We bought a red piece of clothing.
我 说: “妈妈, 生日 快乐! 这 是 我们 送 给 你的 衣服。”
I said: “Mom, happy birthday! This is the clothing we are giving you.”
我 希望 妈妈 很 快乐。
I hope mom is very happy.
妈妈 笑了, 说: “谢谢! 我 很 快乐。”
Mom smiled and said: “Thank you! I am very happy.”
我们 一起 唱 了 生日 快乐 歌。
We sang the happy birthday song together.