诞辰

• 拼音: dàn chén
• 汉字拆解: 诞 = 讠 + 延 (birth, be born); 辰 = 辰 (celestial time, day)

含义

Birthday; the anniversary of birth. Used in formal or literary contexts, especially for historical figures, dignitaries, or the deceased.

A respectful, formal word for birthday used in official commemorations, historical texts, and formal tributes. Not appropriate in casual conversation between friends.

例句

1. 今年是鲁迅先生诞辰一百四十周年，各地纷纷举办纪念活动。
2. 学校为庆祝孔子诞辰，专门组织了系列文化讲座。
3. 在伟人诞辰纪念日，我们应当铭记他们为国家所做的贡献。

用法指南

语境: history, commemoration, literature, ceremony

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 明天是先生诞辰纪念日，全校将举行隆重的纪念仪式。(Tomorrow is the anniversary of the master's birth; the entire school will hold a solemn commemorative ceremony.)
• 我们在此共同缅怀，纪念他的诞辰。(We gather here together to commemorate the anniversary of his birth.)

错误说法

• 今天是我的诞辰 — for one's own birthday in casual speech, use 生日; saying 诞辰 about oneself sounds pompous and pretentious

起源与历史

诞 (to be born) + 辰 (celestial time, day)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal