Don't Be Upset! The Ultimate Collection of Birthday Wishes Only Hongkongers Will Understand (With Slang Guide)

Are you still just saying "Happy Birthday" when someone has a birthday? 🤔

Hey, your friend's birthday is coming up, and are you racking your brains only to come up with "Happy Birthday"? Or just posting "Happy birthday" on IG?

That won't do! In Hong Kong, this place full of creativity, even birthday wishes can be fun and playful! Today, let's learn together how to use the most authentic Hong Kong-style language to send the most heartfelt and hilarious birthday wishes, so the birthday girl/boy will smile knowingly, or even laugh uncontrollably!

**The Complete Guide to Hong Kong-Style Birthday Wishes: There's One for Everyone**

🎉 **For Old Pals / Besties: The More Hilarious, The Better**

When it comes to friends you've known for years, being too serious is awkward. The more funny, the better:

**"Wishing you forever 18, eternal youth, but please let your mind grow up quickly la, wei!"**

**"Hey, another year older la wo. Hope you find someone to take you off our hands soon, so you won't keep disturbing my 'me time'!"**

**"Happy Birthday! Hope you eat endlessly without gaining weight, get more beautiful with every bite, so beautiful that people will stop you on the street to be in commercials!"**

**"Thanks for being crazy with me again this year. Hope you continue to be such a fun person in the new year, let's be crazy together till we're old!"**

👫 **For Best Girlfriends/Brothers: Heartwarming Yet Funny**

These are the people who have cried and laughed with you. Your wishes should naturally have depth but also a touch of humor:

**"Known you for so many years, witnessed you from... till now, still so cute (hilarious). Happy Birthday, my best partner!"**

**"Thanks for your company this year. In your new year, let's continue to be crazy, continue to laugh, friendship forever! Thanks for being my source of joy, happy birthday!"**

**"Hope in your new year, all wishes come true, all difficulties disappear, and all the fat moves to... I won't tell you where!"**

💕 **For Your Other Half: Sweet Talk with a Local Touch**

For your lover, of course, you want it to be sweet, add some Hong Kong-style sweet talk, and melt their heart:

**"From the day we met till now, you're the biggest surprise in my life. Happy Birthday. I'm willing to spend every birthday with you until we turn into old folks."**

**"With you by my side, every day feels sunny. Happy Birthday, my exclusive source of happiness!"**

**"You happy, so I happy. Hope you continue to be happy in your new year, and I'll continue to spoil you rotten!"**

**For Family: Traditional with a Modern Twist**

👵For parents and elders, you can mix tradition with a modern touch:

**"Mom/Dad, wishing you youthfulness every year, stay handsome/beautiful, good health, and remember to rest more, don't overwork yourself la!"**

**"Thanks for your ongoing tolerance and care. Happy Birthday to you both, stay deeply in love, so I can continue being your forever child!"**

👔 **For Colleagues/Bosses: Appropriate Yet Witty**

Workplace wishes need to be graceful and appropriate, but you can still add a little humor:

**"Hope your work efficiency gets higher and higher, and overtime gets less and less. Happy Birthday!"**

**"Thanks for your guidance. Hope you reach even greater heights in your career this new year. The whole team will have your back!"**

**Slang Upgrade: Make Your Wishes More Relatable**

Young people nowadays love using trendy slang. Adding a word or two to your birthday wishes instantly upgrades them:

**"Hope you continue being a Slasher in the new year, know a bit of everything, excel at everything, and earn lots of money!"** (Slasher: someone with multiple careers)

**"Happy Birthday! Hope every day is super CHILL for you, do whatever you want, you're part of the life winners' club!"**

**"It's your birthday, you're the boss today. You're the MVP, do whatever you want!"**

**"Hope your looks stay this good, your mindset stays this young, and your whole life stays this high!"**

**Adapting Song Lyrics / Movie Quotes**

Modify popular song lyrics or classic movie quotes a little, and instantly they become very personal:

**(Adapted from "Under the Fuji Mountain"):** "Who can rely on what to wish you forever eighteen? Actually, growing a year older is even better."

**(Adapted from "King of Comedy"):** "I'll take care of you! ...Just kidding, but it's your birthday, tonight's meal is on me!"

**Conclusion: The Most Important Thing is Sincerity**

Actually, no matter which language you use or what blessings you speak, the most important thing is that touch of sincerity. Hong Kong's birthday blessing culture is so rich precisely because we value the connections between people.

Next time a friend has a birthday, why not spend a little more thought, pick the most fitting blessing, or even create a unique message yourself, so the birthday person can feel your overflowing love!

**What's the most unforgettable birthday blessing you've received or given? Feel free to share your story in the comments!** 🎂🎈