生日

Definition

The anniversary of the day you were born.

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Etymology

生日 (shēngrì) translates to 'birth' (生) and 'day' (日), explicitly denoting the event of a person's birth. The word has roots in cultural practices around celebrating birthdays.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is prevalent in everyday language, used in both spoken and written contexts, and is appropriate for various formal and informal settings.

Literary Heritage

Birthday celebrations feature prominently in Chinese culture and are often depicted in literature and folk stories.

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