诞辰 dànchén birthday
How to remember 诞辰: 诞 to give birth + 辰 early morning = birthday.
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How it is used
- Birthday - but a formal, honorific one, for revered or deceased figures - 毛泽东诞辰 (Máo Zédōng dànchén) Mao Zedong's birthday; 百年诞辰 (bǎinián dànchén) centenary of one's birth.
- Do NOT use for a friend's birthday - that's 生日 (shēngrì). 诞辰 is for commemorations of great/historical persons.
- Written register, often in memorials and anniversaries.