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What are the lyrics for we wish you a merry Christmas in mandarin?

There isn't a direct Mandarin translation of "We wish you a merry Christmas" that's commonly used like the English version. This is because the holiday isn't as widely celebrated in China, and the phrase itself doesn't have a culturally ingrained equivalent.

However, you can express similar sentiments in Mandarin using a few different approaches:

1. "Wishing you a happy Christmas"

* 祝你圣诞快乐 (Zhù nǐ Shèngdàn kuàilè) - This is a literal translation and a standard way to wish someone a happy Christmas.

2. "Wishing you a joyous Christmas"

* 祝你圣诞快乐 (Zhù nǐ Shèngdàn kuàilè) - The same phrase above can be used as it means "Wishing you a happy Christmas" which can also be understood as "joyous."

3. "Merry Christmas to you and your family"

* 祝你和你的家人圣诞快乐 (Zhù nǐ hé nǐ de jiārén Shèngdàn kuàilè) - This adds the element of family to the greeting.

4. "May you have a wonderful Christmas"

* 祝你圣诞节过得愉快 (Zhù nǐ Shèngdàn jié guò de yúkuài) - This expresses the wish for a pleasant Christmas experience.

5. Using a more general greeting

* 节日快乐 (Jiérì kuàilè) - This means "Happy holidays" and is a safe and common greeting during the holiday season, regardless of the specific holiday.

Important Note: When wishing someone a happy Christmas in Mandarin, it's always best to use a phrase like "祝你圣诞快乐 (Zhù nǐ Shèngdàn kuàilè)." This is the most common and polite way to express the sentiment.

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