English–Chinese
“happy occasion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxǐ shì
Example
家里有喜事，大家都很高兴。jiā lǐ yǒu xǐ shì dà jiā dōu hěn gāo xìng
There is a happy occasion in the family, and everyone is very happy.
How to say “happy occasion” in Chinese
“Happy occasion” in Chinese is 喜事 (xǐ shì).
A fortunate life event that brings shared joy to a family or community.
Example sentences with 喜事
他收到喜事的消息，立刻打电话告诉亲友。tā shōu dào xǐ shì de xiāo xī lì kè dǎ diàn huà gào sù qīn yǒu
He received news of the happy occasion and immediately called his relatives and friends to tell them.
Tips for using 喜事
- In everyday conversation, this noun usually signals a major family milestone rather than a small success or passing piece of good news.