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How do you say congratulations in mandarin?

There are a few ways to say congratulations in Mandarin, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* 恭喜 (gōng xǐ) - This is the most common and general way to say congratulations.

* 恭喜您 (gōng xǐ nín) - This is a more polite and formal way to say congratulations, adding "you" at the end.

Informal:

* 祝贺 (zhù hè) - This is another way to say congratulations, but it is slightly less common than 恭喜.

* 恭喜恭喜 (gōng xǐ gōng xǐ) - This is a more informal and celebratory way to say congratulations, often used in festive occasions.

Other specific situations:

* 恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái) - This literally means "congratulations on making money" and is often used during Chinese New Year.

* 恭喜结婚 (gōng xǐ jié hūn) - This means "congratulations on getting married."

* 恭喜生子 (gōng xǐ shēng zǐ) - This means "congratulations on having a child."

The best way to choose the right phrase depends on the situation and your relationship with the person you are congratulating.

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