New Members Wpgtester Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:09 PM New Members Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 at 11:09 PM Hi there, I have painted a water color painting for a close aunt's 60 birthday and would like to write something chinese to give it a personalized touch. In the past I remember writing "name of friend 清鍳" at the top right corner and then on the bottom left I wrote "my name 謹贈". Is this even right or acceptable?". I assume I can actually write a bit more on the birthday painting because of the occasion....however, what and how? Any input is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal123 Posted August 19, 2012 at 10:04 PM Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 at 10:04 PM You can write "壽比南山，福如東海＂ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysun731 Posted August 20, 2012 at 01:10 AM Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 at 01:10 AM 福如东海，寿比南山，健康如意，福乐绵绵，笑口常开，益寿延年！ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members Wpgtester Posted August 20, 2012 at 03:57 AM Author New Members Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 at 03:57 AM Thanks for the replies. When I was learning painting, I never did learn the formalities. So how does one address the painting to someone? I wrote "name of friend 清鍳" last time on a painting for a friend. Does that apply to this case? I think I may be missing a few words before writing the recommended wishes. My Chinese isn't all that good so I don't even know how to do a search for this topic on the net. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members Reve Posted August 21, 2012 at 05:11 PM New Members Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 at 05:11 PM 清鍳 and 謹贈 is quite formal, usually used for someone you don't know very very well or to people older than you If you don't want to be too formal, you may write "贈 your friend's name" meaning to gift this to your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiaocai Posted August 23, 2012 at 02:33 PM Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 at 02:33 PM For someone's 60 birthday you can probably try 恭祝(姓名)姨母/姑母六十寿辰 followed by 侄子/侄女/甥/甥女(your name)敬赠 if you want it to be formal. Or you can simply write 祝(姓名)姨妈/姑妈生日快乐 then (your name)赠 as a more casual alternative. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members Wpgtester Posted August 24, 2012 at 10:18 PM Author New Members Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 at 10:18 PM THank you for all your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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