Of course! Here are some ideas and vocabulary for talking about your birthday in junior high, from simple to more detailed.

Part 1: Simple & Common Ways to Say It (简单常用说法)
You can start with these basic sentences.
Stating the fact (陈述事实):
- Today is my birthday! (今天是我的生日!)
- My birthday is on [Month] [Day]. (我的生日在[月份] [日期]。)
- I was born on [Month] [Day], [Year]. (我出生于[年份]年[月份] [日期]。)
Receiving well wishes (接受祝福):
- Thank you! (谢谢!)
- Thanks a lot! (非常感谢!)
- Thank you so much! (太感谢啦!)
- You're too kind! (你太好了!)
Giving a general idea (简单描述):

- I had a great birthday. (我过了一个很棒的生日。)
- It was a lot of fun. (非常有趣。)
- I got some nice gifts. (我收到了一些很棒的礼物。)
Part 2: Detailed Ways to Talk About Your Birthday (详细描述你的生日)
When you want to tell your friends more about your birthday, you can use these phrases.
How old are you? (你多大了?)
- I'm [number] years old. (我[数字]岁了。)
- I turned [number] today! (我今天[数字]岁了!) - This is a very common and natural way to say it.
What did you do? (你做了什么?)
- I had a birthday party. (我办了/参加了一个生日派对。)
- My family took me out for dinner. (我家人带我出去吃了顿饭。)
- We went to the movies / the park / the KTV. (我们去看了电影/去了公园/去了KTV。)
- I just stayed home and relaxed. (我就待在家里放松了一下。)
What did you get? (你收到了什么礼物?)

- I got some money. (我收到了一些钱。)
- I got a new book / a new game / a new phone. (我收到了一本新书/一个新游戏/一部新手机。)
- My parents gave me a gift. I don't know what it is yet! (我爸妈给了我一个礼物,我还不知道是什么呢!)
- My friends made me some cards. (我的朋友们给我做了贺卡。)
How did you feel? (你感觉怎么样?)
- I felt so happy / excited / special. (我感觉非常开心/兴奋/特别。)
- It was the best birthday ever! (这是我过得最好的生日了!)
- I felt so loved. (我感觉自己被爱着。)
Part 3: Example Conversations (对话示例)
Here are two example conversations you can use as a model.
Example 1: Talking to a friend (和朋友聊天)
Friend A: Hey, is today your birthday? 你: Hey, is today your birthday? You: Yes, it is! Today I turned 14. 我: 是的!我今天14岁了。
Friend A: Happy Birthday! How was it? 你: Happy Birthday! How was it? You: It was great! My mom made a big cake and my family had a small party for me. 我: 棒极了!我妈做了一个大蛋糕,我们家人还为我办了一个小派对。
Friend A: That sounds so fun! What did you get? 你: That sounds so fun! What did you get? You: I got a new book from my parents and some money from my grandparents. 我: 我爸妈送了我一本新书,爷爷奶奶给了我一些钱。
Friend A: Awesome! Happy Birthday again! 你: Awesome! Happy Birthday again! You: Thanks a lot!
Example 2: Talking to your teacher (和老师对话)
Teacher: Class, I have an announcement. Today is [Your Name]'s birthday. Let's all say "Happy Birthday!" 老师: 同学们,我宣布一下,今天是[你的名字]的生日,我们一起对他说声“生日快乐”吧!
Class: Happy Birthday, [Your Name]! 全班: 生日快乐,[你的名字]!
You: Thank you, everyone! 你: 谢谢大家!
Teacher: How old are you today? 老师: 你今天几岁了?
You: I'm 14 years old, thank you. 我: 我14岁了,谢谢老师。
Teacher: Wonderful! I hope you have a wonderful day. 老师: 真好!祝你今天过得愉快。
Part 4: Useful Vocabulary (词汇表)
| English (英文) | Chinese (中文) |
|---|---|
| birthday | 生日 |
| birthday party | 生日派对 |
| birthday cake | 生日蛋糕 |
| candle | 蜡烛 |
| to blow out the candles | 吹蜡烛 |
| to make a wish | 许愿 |
| gift / present | 礼物 |
| to wrap a gift | 包装礼物 |
| card | 贺卡 |
| to celebrate | 庆祝 |
| special | 特别的 |
| happy | 开心的 |
| excited | 兴奋的 |
| proud | 骄傲的 |
| family | 家人 |
| friends | 朋友 |
| classmates | 同学 |
| to turn [number] years old | 变成[数字]岁 |
Pro-Tips (小贴士):
- When you blow out the candles, you can say, "I wish..." (我希望...). For example, "I wish I get good grades on my next exam!" (我希望我下次考试能取得好成绩!)
- If someone gives you a gift, remember to open it later, not in front of them, as it can be a bit awkward in some cultures.
Have a very happy birthday! 🎂🎉
