How to Say “Golden anniversary” in Chinese
Relationships and family
"Golden anniversary" in Chinese is 金婚 (jīn hūn). 金婚 means 'golden marriage'; the 50th wedding anniversary. It's considered a major milestone, and in many cities the local 民政局 (civil affairs bureau) or community committees will hold group ceremonies for elderly couples, often with a red banner and tea ceremony.
Primary translation
金婚
jīn hūn
When to use it
金婚 means 'golden marriage'; the 50th wedding anniversary. It's considered a major milestone, and in many cities the local 民政局 (civil affairs bureau) or community committees will hold group ceremonies for elderly couples, often with a red banner and tea ceremony. In family contexts, children and grandchildren usually organize a big 家宴 (family banquet). Saying 祝你们金婚快乐 (zhù nǐmen jīn hūn kuàilè) to an elderly couple is a respectful, warm compliment; implying longevity and harmony.
Example sentences
爷爷奶奶今年金婚，全家都回来了。
Yéye nǎinai jīnnián jīn hūn, quán jiā dōu huílái le.
It's Grandpa and Grandma's golden anniversary this year; the whole family came back.
能一起走到金婚真的很幸福。
Néng yīqǐ zǒu dào jīn hūn zhēn de hěn xìngfú.
Making it together to a golden anniversary is truly a blessing.
社区给金婚老人办了个小仪式。
Shèqū gěi jīn hūn lǎorén bànle ge xiǎo yíshì.
The community held a small ceremony for the golden-anniversary elders.
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