Chinese new year greetings phrases
Here are some common Chinese New Year greetings phrases:
In Mandarin Chinese:
- (Gōng xǐ fā cái) - Congratulations on the New Year!
- (Xīn nián kuài lè) - Happy New Year!
- (Gōng xǐ) - Congratulations!
- (Xīn nián hǎo) - Happy New Year!
- (Zhù nǐ xīn nián kuài lè) - Wishing you a happy New Year!
In Cantonese Chinese:
- (Gung1 si6 faa3 coi3) - Congratulations on the New Year!
- (San1 nin4 faai3 lok6) - Happy New Year!
- (Gung1 si6) - Congratulations!
- (San1 nin4 hou2) - Happy New Year!
- (Zyu6 ne1i5 san1 nin4 faai3 lok6) - Wishing you a happy New Year!
In Taiwanese Hokkien:
- (Kiong xi fa chia) - Congratulations on the New Year!
- (Sin nián kuài lè) - Happy New Year!
- (Kiong xi) - Congratulations!
- (Sin nián hó) - Happy New Year!
- (Chhù lí sin nián kuài lè) - Wishing you a happy New Year!
In other languages:
- In Japanese: (Shinshun omedetou) - Congratulations on the New Year!
- In Korean: (Seong-il chukha) - Happy New Year!
- In Vietnamese: (Chúc Mừng Năm Mới) - Happy New Year!
Remember to use the correct tones and pronunciation when speaking these phrases, as they can vary depending on the region and dialect. Gong Xi Fa Cai!